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lor IVineleen Thirty-one

For 86 years our firm has been in the business of growing and handling
seeds and if experience counts for anything we certainly ought to be able
to furnish the best seeds and at reasonable prices as we conduct our bus¬
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the business and the execution of orders. Our aim is to please our custom¬
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CHECKED VARIETIES

To help the Amateur Gardener or persons not familiar with the different varieties we have
checked thus (^) some of the more popular and newer sorts of vegetable seeds through the
Catalog. This does not mean that the varieties not checked are not worthy but simply to give
some idea of the more popular varieties and perhaps help in making a selection.

TERMS. Prices in this catalog are net cash on orders amounting to $15.00 or less.

To market gardeners and others who purchase considerable quantities of seeds we allow the following
discounts from Catalog prices when full remittance accompanies the order: On orders of $15.00 to $25.00,
5 percent, orders amounting to more than $25.00, 10 percent. This discount applies to club orders also.

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for amounts under $1.00. Make Post-Office money orders payable to Thos. Griswold & Co. at South Wethers¬
field, Conn.

NON-WARRANTY. We take great care to supply only such seeds as are strong in vitality and true
to type, and will, we think, with proper culture, yield satisfactory results; but as most of the failures with
seeds are due to causes entirely beyond our control, such as careless handling after leaving our hands, too
deep or too shallow planting and unfavorable weather or soil conditions, etc. we give no warranty, express
or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds, plants or bulbs we
send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods
on these terms, they are at once to be returned, Thos. Griswold & Co.

^ FEB ? 1931 -k

Vegetable Flower Field

SEEDS

SPARAGIO ASPARAGUS SZPARAGI

Spring forked in. An ounce of seed will sow 75 to
100 feet of drill and produce about 400 roots.

Early Giant Argenteuil. Of French origin and
extensively cultivated by many growers and
one of the finest to grow. Stalks large, succulent
and tender. Oz. 10fh M lb. 25*3. lb. 75*3. 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 70*3.

^ Mary Washington. The best of the Wash¬
ington type of Asparagus developed by careful
selection by Dr. J. B. Norton. An early
large rust resisting variety and very vigorous
grower. Oz. 15*3, 34 lb. 40*3, lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. $1.00.

Asparagus Roots

Asparagus cuttings can be obtained 1 to 2 years
sooner by setting the roots than by sowing the
seed. One year old roots are generally set by large
growers as they are much easier handled but for
a small bed two year old roots are preferable. Do
not begin cutting the shoots before the second year
from setting so that the roots will get a good hold,
they will grow much larger shoots.

Mary Washington Roots

One year old roots 50, $1.00; 100, $1.50; 500,
$6.00; 1000, $1 1.00; 2000 or more, per 1000, $10.00.

Two year old roots, 50, $1.25; 100, $2.00; 500,
$7.00; 1000, $12.00; 2000 or more, per 1000, $1 1.00.
Write for prices on large quantities and state
quantity wanted.

Asparagus Seed

Culture — Asparagus seed is generally slow to
germinate and should be well soaked in warm water
just before sowing. Sow in April or May, in good
soil, in drills 12 to 14 inches apart and about 2
inches deep. When the roots are one or two years
old transfer them to a permanent bed in rows 3
to 4 feet apart in drills about 6 inches deep placing
the roots 15 to 18 inches apart in the drill. Cover
lightly at first bring up the soil to the plant as it
grows and cultivate freely. The bed should be en¬
riched with well-rotted manure and thoroughly
worked over to a depth of nearly 1 foot before set¬
ting the roots. A liberal dressing of coarse
manure should be applied each Fall, and in the

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FAGIUOLI BEANS FASOLA

Bean crops are greatly benefited by
inoculation. See page 29

Half Bushel at Bushel Rate
Culture — As Beans are exceedingly tender it is
useless to plant them until the ground is warm and
dry. They succeed best in sandy loam, fertilized
with well-rotted manure. It is very important
that the vines have plenty of room to develop in
as they will not produce freely if crowded. Plant
Dwarf or Bush Varieties in drills 2 inches deep and
2 feet apart, or in hills 2 feet apart each way. Place
the beans 2 or 3 inches apart in the drills and when
plants are well started thin to about eight inches.
Frequent but shallow cultivation should be given,
but never disturb the vines when wet. For a
succession throughout the season sow every two
weeks until early September. One quart will plant
1 00 feet of drill ; one bushel to the acre.

Pole or Running varieties need more room and
•hould be planted in hills about 33^ feet apart each
way. The Limas are even more tender than other
varieties and should not be planted before warm
weather sets in. One quart will plant 75 hills.

Dwarf Green-Podded Varieties

if Bountiful or Improved Yellow Six Weeks.
A rich, green, flat podded Bean, finest quality.
Pods large, broad, stringless, fleshy and tender.
A great cropper. Pt. 40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts. $2.30,
pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

Pencil Pod Black Wax

Stringless Green Pod

★ Full Measure. A fine stringless high quality bean, little
later than Burpee’s Stringless. Vine vigorous and bears
abundantly, medium, green, long, round, fleshy pods. Pt.
40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts. $2.30, pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

Ruby Dwarf Horticultural. Improved strain of Dwarf Horti¬
cultural. Early, vigorous and very productive. Pods round,
straight and stringless; about five inches long, greenish yellow
color splashed with carmine; very attractive. This variety
is extensively used when young for a string bean and the
dry beans for baking and soups. Pt. 40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts. $2.30,
pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

Large White Marrow. A heavy yielder and good as a shelled
bean either green or ripe. Popular for Winter use as a shelled
or dry bean. Pt. 35j£, qt. 60^, 4 qts. $1.90, pk. $3.25, bus.
$12.00.

if Stringless Green Pod (Burpee’s). This Bean is probably
more generally planted than any other green podded variety
being highly prized for its hardiness and abundance of yield.
The pale, long, round, green pods are stringless, crisp, meaty
and tender. Pt. 40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts. $2.30, pk. $4.00, bus.
$,5.00.

Red Kidney. A very desirable cooking bean. The ripe dried
beans are red color and kidney shaped. A very nice shell
bean for baking and soups. Pt. 35^, qt. 60^, 4 qts. $1.90,
pk. $3.25, bus. $12.00.

Yellow Eyed Field Beans. A very popular shell variety for
either baking or soups. Pt. 35^, qt. 60^, 4 qts. $1.90, pk.
$3.25, bus. $12.00.

Wax, or Butter Varieties

if Pencil Pod Black Wax. This is an old variety but in our
opinion is one of the best wax beans that grows and we know
of no other variety that has as many good qualities and will
prove as satisfactory in most any garden as this variety.
The vines are strong and very thrifty producing abundance
of early, long, round, very attractive light yellow pods, very
crisp and tender and while it is an early variety it is also
well adapted to plant later for canning. A great favorite
for both private and market gardeners. Pt. 40j£, qt. 70^,
4 qts. $2.30, pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

No charge for packages, such as bags, boxes, etc.

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Fordhook Bush Lima

Improved Golden Wax. An improved strain of
Golden Wax and well worthy of cultivation.
The pods grow straight and flat and are of a
golden yellow color. Pt. 40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts.
$2.30, pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

if Round Pod Kidney Wax. A fine early
round podded stringless variety of highest quality.
Pods 5 to 6 inches long, somewhat curved, bright
yellow, waxy color. Pt. 40^, qt. 70^, 4 qts. $2.30,
pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. One of the most
popular of the old standard early varieties, pro¬
ducing a heavy crop of large, flat, yellow pods,
which are not liable to rust. Pt. 40j£, qt. 70f£,
4 qts. $2.30, pk. $4.00, bus. $15.00.

Dwarf, or Bush Lima Varieties

if Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. Com-

giring their particular merits, this Improved
ush Lima is declared to be much superior to
the original Burpee’s Bush Lima. The dwarf
vine is of more vigorous growth, matures earlier,
and the large, plump beans are of better flavor.
Pt. 40fh qt. 700. 4 qts. $2.40, pk. $4.25, bus. $16.00.

if Fordhook Bush Lima. A Bean of excep¬
tional merit, resembling the old Dreer’s Bush
Lima in many respects, but a distinct improve¬
ment. Pods are larger, more uniform, and filled
with extra large beans of fine quality. Early
and very prolific. Pt. 40^, qt. 70j£, 4 qts. $2.50,
pk. $4.75, bus. $18.00.

Pole, or Running Varieties

if Early Leviathan Lima. A productive early
large variety, about week earlier than any other
large pole Lima. Pods long and large, containing
5 or 6 large beans. Pt. 35^, qt. 60^, 4 qts. $2.00,
pk. $3.75, bus. $14.00.

if King of the Garden Lima. Yields an abun¬
dance of pods, 5 to 6 inches long and filled with
large beans, which, when cooked, are tender and
delicious. Pt. 350, qt. 60^, 4 qts. $2.00, pk. $3.75,
bus. $14.00.

Horticultural, or Cranberry Pole. An old
favorite variety. Long, green pods, red speckled.
Pt. 350, qt. 55*b 4 qts. $1 .75. pk. $3.00, bus. $1 1 .00.

if Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead ) String¬
less. Early and enormously productive, the
long, bright green pods growing in clusters.
Stringless, and of the best flavor. Pt. 35ff, qt. 550,
4 qts. $1.75, pk. $3.00. bus. $1 1.00.

Round Pod Kidney Wax

Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima

Some of the more popular and newer varieties are checked thus(if). See inside front cooer.

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BARBABIETOLA BEETS BURAKI

Culture — Beets are of easy culture and one of the
most useful and profitable crops grown. The seed
of the beet is enclosed in a hard shell and in dry
soil often slow to germinate and by soaking in warm
water over night before sowing will help germination.
For early table use sow as early in Spring as the
ground can be worked, in drills 1 6 to 20 inches apart,
and for a succession at intervals of two weeks until the
first week in July. About the middle of May is
the time to sow for general crop. They succeed
best in a firm light soil well enriched.

The tops of Beet plants form a very desirable
table vegetable, when cooked and served in the
same manner as greens. Sow the seeds 34 to 1 inch
deep, and thin the young plants to 4 to 6 inches
apart. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill;
5 or 6 pounds to the acre.

Garden Varieties

it Boston Crosby. An excellent selection of
Crosby Egyptian being more globe shaped with
smaller top and tap root. The dark red roots are
remarkably uniform and the flesh purplish red and
fine flavor. Oz. 15^, 34 lb. 45£ lb. $1.10, 5 lbs.
or more per lb. $1.00.

it Crosby’s Egyptian Turnip. An improved
strain of the old Egyptian and an excellent first-
early sort, uniform in shape and of a dark blood
color. One of the most popular garden varieties.
Oz. 15jf, 34 lb. 35 i. lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 90 j£.

Boston Crosby

★ Early Wonder. A fine type of Crosby’s
Egyptian, little more globe shaped, dark red roots,
with small top. Oz. 15^, 34 lb. 45^, lb. $1.10,
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.00

it Detroit Dark Red. One of the finest strains in
cultivation and good for early or late sowing.
Deep red and very tender. A grand keeper.
Oz. I5j£, 34 lb. 35^, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 90^.

Early Wonder

Early Eclipse. A medium-sized, round, bright
red Beet of fine quality. Desirable for home or
market garden. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 30fh lb. 90^.
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 80^.

Improved Early Blood Turnip. A distinct im¬
provement on the original type; fine stock,
succulent and sweet. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 30^, lb.
90fh 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 80f£.

Detroit Dark Red

MANGEL BEETS

For Stock Feeding

Culture — In order to grow well. Mangels require
a deep soil and plenty of manure. Sow in May or
June in rows 2 feet apart, and thin to 6 inches in
the rows. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of
drill; 6 to 8 pounds to the acre.

Giant Half Sugar. A variety highly recommended
for stock feeding. Of large size; bright pink
color, shading to white. Oz. lOff, 34 lb. 20ff.
lb. 50^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45^.

Golden Tankard. A medium sized, globe shaped
beet golden yellow color of good quality and a fair
yielder. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 20^, lb. 50^, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. 45^.

it Mammoth Long Red Mangel. A great
producer, attaining an enormous size. Oz. lOjf,
34 lb. 20^, lb. 50^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45f£.

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Broccoli

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Culture — An estimable species of the Cabbage
family. It produces small heads or sprouts all along
the stalk, which, cooked in the same way as Cauli¬
flower, are a great delicacy. For Fall use sow in
the seedbed in early Spring and in June for late
crop. Set the young plants in rows about 2 feet
apart and 18 inches to 2 feet apart in the rows.

The flavor is improved by early frosts. One ounce
will produce about 2,000 plants.

Long Island Strain. Compact heads of delicious

flavor and extremely popular. F6 oz. 10*, oz.

15*. lb* 45*. lb. $1.50. Early Jersey Wakefield

CAVOLO CAPPUCCIO CABBAGE KAPUSTA

BROCOLI BROCCOLI BROKULY

This desirable vegetable is quite similar to cauli¬
flower and requires same culture.

★ Italian Green Sprouting. This variety
develops in about 90 days producing large,
compact bluish green flower heads and served
in same manner as Cauliflower. oz. 45*, oz.
85*. H lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00.

Culture — Cabbage succeeds best in rich, well-
drained, deep, loamy soil. For Early Cabbages sow
seeds of the earliest kinds in hotbeds in February
or beginning of March and transfer the young plants
to cold-frames, where they will harden preparatory

to setting out in the open ground. As soon as the
garden soil can be worked, transplant in rows 2 feet
apart and at intervals of 1 8 or 20 inches in the rows.
For late or Winter use sow in beds or drills in the
open ground in June or July, thin to secure healthy,
stocky growth, and
transplant when ready.
One ounce will produce
2,000 to 3,000 plants.
Yl lb. seed will produce
plants enough for an
acre.

Autumn King, or
World Beater. One of
the finest of Winter
Cabbages, prized for its
enormous solid heads of
superior quality. Val¬
uable for Winter stor¬
ing. Yi oz. 20*. oz. 30*!,
M lb. 85*. lb. $2.75.

★ Copen h a g e n
Market. A fine early
variety of Danish ori¬
gin nearly as early as
Jersey Wakefield.
Heads large, round and
solid, short stems and
very uniform and de¬
pendable. Yi oz. 20*.
oz. 35*. Y lb. $1.00,
lb. $3.50.

Danish Ball-Head

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if Danish Ball-Head. (Short Stem.)

Unrivaled as a Winter keeper, its
solid heads being exceedingly crisp
and tender. 34 oz. 20ff, oz. 35^, 34

lb. $1.00, lb. $3.30.

if Early Jersey Wakefield. This
first early variety is extremely popu¬
lar for an extra early cabbage. The
heads are of medium size, conical in
form and of unsurpassed quality. 34
oz. 20ff, oz. 35ff, 34 lb. $1 .00, lb. $3.50.

if Golden Acre. An extra early type
of Copenhagen said to mature week
earlier, which makes it a very
valuable market variety. Heads are
large, firm and very uniform. Mar¬
ket gardeners are making money
with this Cabbage by getting it in
market early. J4 oz. 25ff, oz. 40^,

J4 lb. $1.35, lb. $5.00.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Dark
green wrinkled leaves; heads large,
crisp and tender. 34 oz. 20^, oz. 300,

Y lb. 80ff, lb. $2.50.

Premium Late Flat Dutch. An old and popu¬
lar variety for Autumn and Winter use. J4 oz.
20ff, oz. 3 0^, 34 lb. 85$*, lb. $2.75.

Surehead. As its name implies, a sure header, and
a variety which gives satisfaction wherever grown.
Heads are large, uniform and very hard and firm.

34 OZ. 200, OZ. 300, M lb. 850, lb. $2.75.

RED CABBAGE

Mammoth Red Rock. A deep red pickling Cab¬
bage; extremely solid heads. 34 oz. 20$*, oz. 350,
34 lb. 90$*. lb. $3.00.

CHINESE or CELERY CABBAGE

A specie of Cabbage grown extensively in China
and quite popular in some sections of this country.
The plant runs to seed quickly in hot weather
and the seed should be sown early for Spring use
and in July and August for Fall use.
if Chinese Cabbage (Chihli). One of the earliest
and most sure heading varieties. Plant grows up¬
right and solid like Cos Lettuce and is served in
salads, etc. same as Lettuce. 34 oz. 200, oz. 350,
J4 lb. 90$*, lb. $3.00.

Golden Acre

often cooked and prepared the same as Asparagus.
The roots are unfit for use. It is productive
throughout the season — a veritable “Cut-and-
Come-Again.” Cultivate same as Beet.

Dark Green. Leaves of this variety are dark green
with lighter colored stem. Makes excellent greens
also extensively grown for chicken feed. Oz. 1 Off,
J4 lb* 25 0, lb. 60$£, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 500.
if Lucullus. A very attractive and choice
variety. The cream colored leaf stems are long
and broad and thicker than the ordinary variety.
The leaves are light bright green in color and
distinctly crumpled. Oz. 1 00, J4 lb. 300, lb. 800,
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 700.

Chinese or Celery Cabbage

BIETA SWISS CHARD

Spinach Beet

This delicious vegetable should occupy a plot in
every home garden. It is cultivated for its tender
leaves, which are used as Spinach, the midrib being

Lucullus Swiss Chard

We are seed growers as well as dealers and can supply the best.

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CAROTA CARROTS MARCHEW

Culture The Carrot is an easily grown vegetable, but gives
most satisfactory results in a well-manured, sandy loam, thoroughly
worked. May be sown for succession from early Spring to Mid¬
summer. Sow seed in drills 15 to 18 inches apart and cover lightly.
Press the soil firmly over the seed, especially in dry weather. Thin
to 1 to 2 inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed will sow 100
feet of drill ; 3 to 4 pounds to an acre.

Danvers Half-Long

Chantenay or Model

★ Chantenay or Model. A stump-rooted, me¬
dium-early, productive variety. Bright orange in
color, smooth and of fine texture. A fine garden
variety and used extensively in soup bunches. Oz.
15*. 34 lb. 35*. lb. $1 .00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90*.

★ Danvers Half-Long. Produces well in almost
any kind of soil. Medium long and perfectly
smooth. Flesh deep orange, sweet, crisp and
tender. Oz. 15*. lb. 350, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 90*.

★ Hutchinson. A great favorite with most gar¬
deners. Root 10 to 12 inches long, nearly cylin¬
drical in form ending in an abrupt stump root,
deep orange color and immensely productive. Oz.
20*. 34 lb. 60*. lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $ 1 .80.

^ Coreless. A very handsome early carrot
with a deep orange color, a smooth cylindrical
form about 6 in. in length by 1 34 in. in diameter,
free from woody heart or core, and of the best

quality. Oz. 15p, 34 lb. 45*. lb. $1.50, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $1.35.

Improved Long Orange. A very fine strain,
valuable for both garden and field culture. The
roots are long, with an even surface and deep
orange flesh. Oz. 15*. J4 lb. 35*. lb. $1.00, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 90*.

Oxheart, or Guerande. A short and thick orange-
red Carrot; early and a most desirable table va¬
riety. Oz. 15*. lb. 35*. lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 90*.

SEDANO CELER Y SELERY

Culture — For both market and home use there is no more highly esteemed vegetable than Celery. As
the seed is very small it demands intelligent and careful culture. Sow in drills 8 to 10 inches apart early in
May, or as soon as the ground is entirely free from frost. The soil should be well pulverized and the seed
lightly covered. An additional sowing or two between this period and June 15 will insure a plentiful supply
of good plants. From about the middle of June to as late as the first week in August transplant in shallow
trenches 3 to 4 feet apart, leaving a space of 2 to 4 inches between the plants in the row. Flat culture,
without trenches, is advocated by many gardeners. Press the soil firmly about the roots and keep well
cultivated. As Fall approaches “banking-up” for bleaching is started by bunching the leaves together
and drawing the soil around the plants about one-third up; this is continued at intervals until only the
Heaves appear above the soil.

Blanching is often accomplished by means of boards or building paper set up against the rows instead of
soil. Late Celery for Winter use should be pitted or placed in cellar before freezing weather. One ounce
of seed will produce about 4,000 plants. 34 lb. will produce plants for an acre.

Easy Blanching. Resembles Paris Golden in
growth, green leaves, and blanches white instead
of yellow and more hardy. Matures about two
weeks later. An excellent winter keeper as well
as an early celery. 34 oz. 25*. oz. 40*. 34 lb.
$1.25, lb, $4.00.

It Golden Plume or Wonderful. A blight
resisting variety, cross between Easy Blanching
and Golden Self-Blanching with the vigor of the
Easy Blanching and the color of Golden Self-
Blanching makes it a very valuable variety and
a favorite with many growers. 34 02 • 60*. oz.

$1.00, K lb. $3.25. lb. $12.00.

You can t do better than place your seed order with a reliable seed firm.

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CELERIA C, or TURNIP-
ROOTED CELERY

CELERY — Continued

^ Giant Pascal. A choice Celery with a sweet
nutty flavor. Splendid keeper and a favorite.

Blanches quickly with but slight earthing up.

The stalks are thick, solid and brittle. 34 oz. 1 5^,
oz. 2W, 34 lb. 75ff, lb. $2.50.

Paris Golden Self-Blanching. (New strain
French grown.) Extremely early, of handsome
appearance, and recognized as one of the best
money-making market garden Celeries grown.

Also very desirable variety for the home garden.
Self-blanching to a wonderful degree, the stalks
are of a rich golden yellow color and of a delicious
flavor. 34 oz- 35^, oz. 60^, 34 lb. $2.10, lb. $8.00.

White Plume. An early and rapid growing white
Celery; very easily blanched and of good flavor.

Exceedingly popular in some sections of the
country. 34 oz. 1 50, oz. 25^, 34 lb. 7 5j£, lb. $2.50.

Winter Queen. One of the most valuable varieties
for winter use. Of vigorous, compact growth
and when ready for the market bench presents
an exceptionally attractive appearance. Has an
unusually large amount of heart, which possesses
that agreeable, nutty flavor so much desired in
Celery. 34 oz. 15^. oz. 25^. 34 lb. 75ff. lb. $2.50.

A kind of Celery, with large, round roots which
are cooked like Beets or Turnips; also widely used
for flavoring soups, etc.

Large Smooth Prague. An improved variety of
Turnip-rooted Celery; roots very large, globe
shaped, smooth skin and of fine quality. 34 oz.

I5*f, oz. 25{. 34 lb- 75j£, lb. $2.50.

Paris Golden Self-Blanching

CAVOLOFLORE CAULIFLOWER KALAFIORY

Culture — Cauliflower is easily grown if properly cared for. Many make the mistake of trying to get cauli¬
flower to head in hot weather which is a difficult thing to do. To avoid this mistake it should be started in
March or early April in greenhouse or hot bed and transplanted in good fertile soil soon as conditions will per¬
mit so it will head before hot summer weather
sets in or sow in June and transplant when
ready so that it will form heads in Autumn.
Transplant in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and about
18 inches in the row. Cultivate freely to
keep plants in good growing condition and
when heads begin to form it is well to bunch
the leaves together and tie loosely to keep
the sun from the head. One ounce will pro¬
duce 2000 to 3000 plants.

Henderson’s Early Snowball

Early Paris. A reliable variety, suitable for
early or late use, and producing large, com¬
pact, white heads. 34 oz. 25 34 oz. 40ff,
oz. 75fi, 34 lb. $2.50.

Henderson’s Early Snowball. Ex¬
tremely early and indispensable for all pur¬
poses through the Spring and Fall seasons.
Well adapted for forcing under glass during
Winter and Spring. Of vigorous growth
and forming perfect heads of snowy white¬
ness. 34 oz* 60f£, 34 oz. $1.10, oz. $2.00,

34 lb. $7.00, 34 lb. $13.00.

We allow cash discount on large orders as stated on inside front cover.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

«“ SWEET CORN KUKURYDZA

Our New England grown corn has that genuine Sweet Corn flavor so much desired.

Half bushel at bushel rate

Culture — Sweet Corn is especially tender and will not stand frost nor will it
germinate well in cold wet soils. It requires good soil and responds to clean and fre¬
quent cultivation. Corn is usually planted in well-fertilized hills, 3 to 3^ feet apart
each way. Put 3 or 6 kernels in each hill and cover with mellow soil to a depth of about
\]/2 inches. The fertilizer should be thoroughly mixed with soil before planting to pre¬
vent injury to the seed coming in direct contact with the fertilizer. When the blades are
about 6 inches high, and there is no further danger of injury from birds or insects, remove
from each hill all but the three most vigorous stalks. Many gardeners sow the seed
in rows 3 feet apart, leaving the plants standing singly about 9 inches apart. For a
succession throughout the season, plant early in May several varieties, including first
early to late. Or a good second early sort planted at intervals of two weeks until the
first week in July will produce a continuous supply. One quart will plant about 200
hills, 8 to 10 quarts to an acre.

Extra Early Golden Gem

★ Extra Early Golden Gem

An Improved Extra Early strain of Golden Sunshine and we consider
it the best Extra Early Sweet Corn ever introduced and highly recom¬
mend it for early market and table use. Grown on good soil it produces
extra large ears for such an early corn and the quality is equal to
or better than the famous Golden Bantam so universally planted and
about 10 days earlier. The ears are filled with 10 to 12 rows of broad,
bright golden yellow kernels very sweet and tender and very attrac¬
tive. Exceptionally valuable for early market and table use and just
the corn for road-side stands.

Pt. 35 ji, qt. 55£ 4 qts. $1.60, Pk. $3.00, bus. $11.00.

The genuine New England Sweet Corn is the best.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

★ EXTRA EARLY WONDER

Extra Early Wonder

This variety is similar to Extra Early Columbia
but week to 1 0 days earlier. It is the first large eared
Corn in market and commands the best price. It
grows an ear 6 to 8 inches long with 12 rows of
moderate long, good sized white kernels of excellent
quality, is a valuable variety for market and home
consumption. Pt. 30^, qt. 45^, 4 qts. $1.50, pk.
$2.75, bus. $10.00.

★ GOLDEN BANTAM

This remarkable variety succeeds admirably
under almost all conditions, and because of its
earliness, vigor of growth, firmness of grain and
truly delicious flavor it is a great favorite in all
sections of the country. Attaining a height of about
5 feet, the sturdy stalk usually bears two or more
medium-sized ears, which, when ready for the table,
are of a rich golden yellow color very tender and
delicious. Golden Bantam is especially well adapted
to the home garden and a continuous supply may
be maintained through the season by successional
planting. Pt. 30^, qt. 45j£, 4 qts. $1.50, pk. $2.75,
bus. $10.00.

★ GOLDEN GIANT (DE LUE’S)

This variety is week or ten days later than
Golden Bantam and on good soil will yield abund¬
antly of quite large, beautiful golden yellow ears of
fine flavor and stays in the green stage longer than
many other varieties which makes it a valuable
table and market corn. Pt. 30j£, qt. 45^, 4 qta.
$1.50, pk. $2.75, bus. $10.00.

EXTRA EARLY MAYFLOWER
CORN

Golden Bantam

An early variety somewhat similar to Extra
Early Wonder, grows large stalks and matures week
later. Good sized ear, kernels white and very
sweet. Worthy a place in your garden. Pt. 30^, qt.
45j£. 4 qts. $1.50, pk. $2.75, bus. $10.00.

De Lue’s Golden Giant

We pay postage , express and freight charges. See inside front cover.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Whipple’s Yellow

* HOWLING MOB

A very popular medium early variety and very
productive. Ears 9 to 1 0 inches in length with large
white kernels of excellent quality. Pt. 30 i, qt. 45(f,
4 qts. $1.40, pk. $2.35, bus. $9.00.

★ WHIPPLE’S YELLOW

A medium early large eared variety, that matures
about same time as Golden Giant. The ears are
well up from the ground, long and large with 12 to
16 rows of rich yellow colored kernels of finest quali¬
ty. Pt. 30^, qt. 45^, 4 qts. $1.50, pk. $2.75, bus.
$10.00.

Stowell’s Evergreen

* STOWELL’S EVERGREEN

This splendid main crop Sweet Corn has long
been recognized as unrivaled for both private garden
andjmarket use. The ears grow to a large size, with
deep grains, very tender and sugary, and remain
for a long period in good condition for cooking.
Because of its strong and vigorous growth and
abundant foliage. Stowell’s Evergreen is also grown
by many farmers and dairymen for fodder. Pt. 30^,
qt. 45f£, 4 qts. $1.50, pk. $2.75, bus. $10.00.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

We recommend Country Gentleman as a pecu¬
liarly valuable sort for table use. Classed as a late
or main crop variety, it is very prolific and yields
fine, good sized ears filled with irregular rows of
luscious, tender and milky grains. Pt. 30ff, qt. 45f!,
4 qts. $1.50, pk. $2.75, bus. $10.00.

POP CORN

White Rice. An old standard and one of the best
varieties. Lb. 20^, 2 lbs. 35^, 5 lbs. 75^.

Our Connecticut-Grown Sweet Corn is exceptionally fine flavored and in great demand.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

CUCUMBERS

CETRIOLO OGOREK

Culture — Cucumbers flourish best in rich, warm, loamy
soil. When the weather has become thoroughly settled and
warm plant in hills 4 to 5 feet apart each way, putting 10 to
12 seeds in each hill. As plants appear above the surface they
should be diligently watched and protected against the ravages
of many insect enemies. This may be effectively accomplished
by sprinkling land plaster, ashes, tobacco dust or other insecti¬
cide on the hills when moist from rain or dew. Finally, thin
the young plants to four to each hill. For a succession con¬
tinue planting at intervals. Fruits should not be left on the
plants long enough to ripen, as this diminishes productiveness.
For pickles, plant in late June and first week in July. One
ounce will plant about 50 hills, 3 pounds to the acre.

Boston Pickling. A favorite with those who appreciate a
pickling “cuke’’ of superior quality. The fruit is medium
long, rich green in color, crisp and tender. Useful for
slicing. Oz. lOjjf, J4 lb. 30ff, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 90fh

h Davis’ Perfect. An extra long dark green type of
white spine very valuable for forcing under glass as well as
for growing out of doors; the vines are exceedingly prolific.
The Cucumbers are long, handsome and regular in form
and of a beautiful, glossy green color; while the solid flesh
is of superb quality fine for pickles or slicing. Oz. 15^, 34
lb. 40^, lb. $1.40, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.30.

Davis’ Perfect

Extra Early Long Green

Early Cluster. One of the old strains and extensively planted
in some sections. An abundant bearer, the fruits generally setting
in clusters. When small they are desirable for pickling. Good quality
and flavor. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 30^, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90^.

^ Extra Early Long Green. Resembles Improved Long Green
in growth and shape. About two weeks earlier. Excellent variety
for early pickles and slicing. Oz. 15^, 34 lb. 40^, lb. $1.40, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $1.30.

Extra Long White Spine

^ Extra Long White Spine. Vines are vigorous with heavy foliage,
and yield in great profusion long, slim fruits. Dark green when young;
tender and brittle. Fine for pickles. Oz. 1 5^, 34 lb. 40^, lb. $1.40,
5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.30.

If goods are to be insured enclose I0£ extra for insurance.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

Improved Early White Spine

Improved Long Green. A healthy,
vigorous grower, and a very free pro¬
ducer. Fruits dark green, tender,
brittle and of fine flavor. The small
Cucumbers are very generally used
for jJickling, while the more mature
ones make excellent sweet pickles.

Oz. 150, 34 lb. 400, lb. $1.40, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $1.30.

^ Improved Early White Spine.
A popular, standard variety, pro¬
ducing an early crop of smooth,
light green Cucumbers, tender and
crisp, and highly esteemed for either
family use, marketing or pickling
when small. Oz. 1 00, J4 lb. 300, lb.
$1.00, 3 lbs. or more, per lb. 900.

AGRETTO CRESS or PEPPER GRASS RZERZUCHA

Culture — This is a well-known, wholesome, little
plant of appetizing piquancy and much used for
salad and garnishing. When the ground is clear of
frost sow thickly in drills 6 to 8 inches apart, cover¬
ing very lightly. It is of very rapid growth, and as
it soon runs to seed should be sown at frequent

intervals for succession. One ounce will sow about
150 feet of drill.

Extra Curled. The leaves of this variety are crisp,
pungent, finely curled and ornamental in appear¬
ance. y% oz. 100, oz. 150, 34 lt>. 350, lb. $1.00.

DENTE DI LEONE DANDELION PAP AW A

Culture — The Dandelion is cultivated for its fine young
leaves, and is one of the earliest and most healthful of
Spring greens. Sow the seed in well manured soil any
time from early Spring until Fall. Sow in drills 12 inches
apart and thin to 3 inches. One ounce will sow 100 feet
of drill.

^ Large French Cut-leaved. A very early, cultivated
common cut leaved variety extensively sown for early
greens. V2 oz. 200, oz. 350, 34 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.
Improved Thick Leaved. An improved variety, thick
broad leaves and grows more upright. A valuable market
variety as well as for home use. J-6 oz. 300, oz. 500, 34
lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.

PETRONCIANO ££ Q G-P LAN TGRUSZKA

Culture — Good treatment is well rewarded in the culti¬
vation of this very desirable and popular plant, appreciated
alike by the private gardener and the grower for market.
Sow in the hotbed in February and March, and when the
plants are 2 or 3 inches high thin to 3 inches or prick into
a second bed or small pots. Transplant in the open ground
in May and early June in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet
apart in the row. One ounce will produce about 1 ,000 plants.
ic Black Beauty. An excellent sort for market and
home use. A bountiful yielder of shapely, purple-black
fruits of fine quality. y2 oz. 200, oz. 350, lb. $1.25,
lb. $4.00.

New York Improved Purple. A standard variety,
producing a liberal crop of rich purple fruits, smooth
and glossy. y oz. 200, oz. 350, 34 lb. $1 .25, lb. $4.00.

ENDIVIA ENDIVE

Black Beauty

ENDYWIA

Culture — One of the most attractive and re¬
freshing of Autumn and Winter salads. Sow from
the middle of June till the end of August in shallow
drills 1 5 to 20 inches apart and thin to 8 or 10 inches.
Should be well watered in dry weather. In the
Autumn Endive may be blanched by tying the
leaves together. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.

Broad-leaved Batavian. (Escarole). Broad, thick
leaves. Popular market variety. y oz. 100, oz.
150, 34 lb. 400, lb. $1.00.

Green Curled. Beautifully curled, deep green
leaves. Hardy and useful for Fall and Winter.
y2 oz. 100, oz. 150, 34 lb. 400, lb. $1.00.

Why not purchase your seeds from one of the oldest and most reliable firms in the business.

77/05. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

HERBS

Caraway. A biennial herb. Grown for its seeds
which are used for flavoring bread, cakes, etc.
Grows about two feet high. 34 oz. 10*. oz. 15*,
lb. 30*. lb. 90*.

Dill. An annual herb. The seeds are used for
seasoning. The foliage is also used for flavoring
and medicinal purposes, and largely used in
pickles in what is known as dill pickles. 34 oz.
3 *, oz. 10*. 34 lb. 25*, lb. 75*.

Fennel. A hardy perennial. The stems are used
in soups, garnishes and salads. The seed is also
relished by many. 34 oz. 10*, oz. 15*. 34 lb.
35*. lb. $1.25.

Lavender. A hardy perennial used to make

lavender water or dried and used as perfume
for linen, etc. 34 oz. 15*. oz. 25*. 34 lb. 80*.
lb. $3.00.

Sage. A perennial herb, possessing medicinal
properties, but largely used for flavoring and
stuffing. 34 oz. 20*. oz. 35*. 34 lb. $1 . 1 0, lb. $4.00.

Summer Savory. A hardy annual. The stems
and leaves are used principally for flavoring
dressing and soups. 34 oz. 15*. oz. 20*, 34 lb.
60*. lb. $2.00.

Sweet Marjoram. A half hardy perennial. The
leaves are used both green and dried for seasoning
and flavoring. 34 oz. 15*, oz. 25*. 34 lb. 80*,
lb. $3.00.

CAVOLO VERDE KALE, or BORECOLE SOLANKA

Culture — Hardier than Cabbage, this vegetable
makes splendid greens for Winter and early Spring
use. The flavor is improved by frost. Sow from
middle of April to beginning of May in prepared
beds and when transplanted give the plants the same
cultivation as Cabbage. One ounce will yield
about 2,000 plants. For early Spring use sow in
September and cover with hay through winter.

CAVOLO RAPA KOHL

Dwarf Curled Scotch. Bright green leaves,
nicely curled and of delicate flavor. 34 oz. 10*.
oz. 15*. 34 lb. 35*. lb. $1.00.

Green Curled Scotch. A half tall-growing
variety, tender and sweet. 34 oz. 10*, oz. 15*.

341b. 35*. lb. $1.00.

RABI KALAREPA

Culture — This peculiar vegetable partakes of the
character of both Cabbage and Turnip, and is
quite popular. The edible portion consists of large
bulbs which form on the stems immediately above
the soil, and when cooked like Turnips are very
delicious. They should be gathered before the skin
hardens. Sow in Spring in rows 18 inches apart
and thin the plants to 8 or 10 inches. One ounce
will sow 200 feet of drill.

Early White Vienna. Very desirable variety
for general use. Has small top and is early.
Color light-silvery green. 34 oz. 10*. oz. 15*. 34
lb. 50*. lb. $1.75.

Early White Vienna

PORRO LEEK PORY

Culture — A hardy species of onion with long
stem and not much bulb and thrives best in a light
but well-enriched soil. Sow very early in Spring, in
drills about 1 5 inches apart and 1 inch deep. When
the plants are 4 to 6 inches high thin to about 2
inches or can be transplanted if desired. To insure
well-blanched necks or stems set as deep as possible,
and draw the soil up as the plants increase in growth.
One ounce will sow 1 00 feet of drill.

★ American Flag. The most desirable sort for
general use. 34 oz. 10*. oz. 15*. 34 lb. 50*.
lb. $1.75.

Large Musselburg. Grows to a very large size;
broad leaves and heavy stems. 34 oz. 10*. oz.

15*. 341b. 50*. lb. $1.75.

Our firm is old in the seed business and u)e have many patrons.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

LATTUGA LETTUCE SALATA

Culture — This palatable salad plant is so
easily cultivated that most everyone who
has a garden finds a desirable spot for it;
market gardeners also regard it as one of
their most profitable crops. It prefers rich,
moist soil, and to be crisp and tender should
be grown quickly. For early use sow seed
in hotbed or boxes during February and
March, and as soon as the open ground is
in workable condition transplant in rows
about 1 8 inches apart and 8 to 1 0 inches in
the row. For later use Lettuce may be
sown at intervals from April through the
Summer, thinning the plants to the proper
distance in the rows, but best heads are
grown by transplanting. Most varieties
of lettuce run to seed quickly in hot weather
and you will get better results by sowing in
Spring and Autumn. One ounce will pro¬
duce about 3,000 plants.

^ Big Boston. (White seeded). A fine
variety for forcing and garden culture.
The light green heads are large, handsome
and of superior quality. 34 oz. 15*!,
oz. 20*!. y lb. 50*!. lb. $1.75.

May King

'fa Hartford Bronzed Head. A Butter Cabbage
heading variety, slow to run to seed, leaves are
broad, thick and quite crumpled, color varying
from bright green to dark brown; quality, excel¬
lent; a great favorite in vicinity of Hartford.

34 oz. 15*!, oz. 20*!, y lb. 50*!. lb. $1.50.

★ Iceberg. A hard-heading variety, always crisp
and tender. Good for either early or late planting.

34 oz. 15*!, oz. 20*!, y lb. 50*!, lb. $1.75.

May King. Early, of quick growth, hardy and
suitable for either forcing or outside culture.
Fine, solid heads, with light green outer leaves
and rich, golden yellow hearts, ideal flavor. A
little tinged with reddish brown at edges of leaves.

34 oz. 15*!, oz. 20*!, y lb. 50*!. lb. $1.75.

Big Boston

Dreer’s All Heart. A reliable cab¬
bage heading lettuce, well adapted
to both Spring and Summer use as
it withstands intense heat, forming
heads of yellowish-green colored
leaves of excellent flavor. 34 oz.
15*!, oz. 20*!, lb. 50*!, lb. $1.75.
Early Black-seeded Tennis Ball.
Compact, well-formed heads, of
excellent flavor. A good variety
for summer use. 34 oz. 15*!, oz. 20*!,

y lb. 50*!, lb. $1.75.

Early Curled Black-seeded Simp¬
son. One of the earliest curled
varieties. Loose-heads, y oz. 15*!,
oz. 20*!, y lb. 50*!, lb. $1.50.

Early Curled White-seeded Simp¬
son. A popular variety, with fine
loose heads of curly, crisp leaves.

34 oz. 15*!. oz. 20*!, y lb. 50<!.

lb. $1.50

Salamander

We are seed growers as well as dealers and can supply the best.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

r :j

New York Head

★ New York Head. Known by many gardeners
as Los Angeles, Dark Green Iceberg and
Wonderful. One of the best late heading va¬

rieties. The heads are large,
quite solid and inside leaves
well blanched; rich nutty
flavor. 34 oz. 150, oz. 250,
34 lb. 600, lb. $2.00.

★ Salamander. Good-sized,
compact head, tender, sweet
and buttery. One of the best
for resisting Summer heat.
34 oz. 150, oz. 200, 3^1b. 500,
lb. $1.75.

Trianon Cos, or Romaine.
Very popular and one of the
best of this type of Lettuce.
The oval heads are especially
crisp and have a mild and
pleasing flavor. They are easily
blanched by loosely tying the
outer leaves together at the
top. 34 oz. 150, oz. 200, 34 lb.
500, lb. $1.50.

Wayahead. A very early vari¬
ety, forming fine heads, few
weeks after transplanting. It
is medium sized, light green heads, crisp
and tender. 34 oz- 150, oz. 200, 34 lb. 500,
lb. $1.75.

POPONE

MUSKMELONS

MELON

Culture — Well enriched, light soil is an important
requisite for success in the growing of these choice
Summer fruits. Early in May, when the ground is
warm and dry, plant in hills 4 feet apart each way,
1 0 to 12 seeds to a hill. As soon as the plants make
their appearance they are liable to attack by des¬
tructive insects. These should be fought with a
dusting of soot, wood ashes, or some other good
exterminator. When danger of these pests is over,
thin out to 3 or 4 plants to each hill, and keep up

cultivation until the vines nearly cover the ground.
Occasional spraying with some effective insecticide
is advisable. One ounce of seed will plant about
50 hills; 2 pounds to an acre.

Bender’s Surprise. Very popular variety in
some sections. Large oblong melon, little flat at
the ends and fairly well netted greenish yellow
skin when ripe, salmon colored flesh of good
quality. Oz. 150, 34 lb. 400, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. $1.35.

Emerald
Gem. This well
known variety
needs no intro¬
duction. Exten¬
sively grown for
private and mar¬
ket use. One of
the best of the
salmon - fleshed
sorts. Very
sweet. Oz. 1 50,
34 lb. 350, lb.
$1.00, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb.900.

Extra Early
Jenny Lind.
Medium size;
extra early;
green flesh; de¬
licious flavor. 1

Oz. 150, 34 lb.
350, lb. $1.00,5

lbs. or more, per
lb. 900.

Emerald Gem

We have had the experience, our firm is one of the oldest.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

★ Gold-lined Rocky Ford. A Melon
of distinct merit, which should be
planted in every garden. Green flesh
with golden yellow lining and excep¬
tionally sweet. Oz. 15 i, 34 lb. 40?b lb.
$1.25, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.10.

Improved Christiana, or Boston Pet.
An extra early variety; medium size;
thick, luscious, yellow flesh. Oz. 15^,
34 lb. 35 i, lb. $1 .00, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 90fb

Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Oblong in
shape; skin dark green, thinly netted;
flesh salmon color, juicy and sweet.
Oz. I5fb 34 lb. 35fb lb. $1.00, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 90^.

if Milwaukee Market. We consider
this an Improved type of Bender’s
Surprise melon in that it is earlier,
little more round, and somewhat better
flavor. The fruit is nearly round,
medium size, lightly ribbed and fairly
netted skin light green, and flesh
salmon color and very sweet. Oz. 20^,
34 lb. 50^, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. $1.35.

Rocky Ford. A great favorite. Oval,
good size, beautifully netted; flesh
green, firm and delicious. Unsurpass¬
ed for market and home use. Oz.

1 51, 34 lb. 35jb lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 90jb

Milwaukee Market

MELONE D’AQUA WA TERMELONS MELON WODNY

Culture — Watermelons require the same cultural
treatment as Muskmelons, except that they should
be planted 8 to 1 0 feet apart, according to varieties.
Light, well fertilized soil suits them best. One ounce
will plant 40 to 50 hills; 4 pounds for an acre.

if Cole’s Early. Extra early and a sure cropper,
oblong; striped skin; flesh rich red and of fine
texture. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 25fb lb. 70£, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 60fb

Kleckley Sweets

Please keep a copy of your orders to refer to when
goods are received, as sometimes parties think they have
ordered items that we don’t find on the order and it
makes unnecessary correspondence.

if Kleckley Sweets. Oblong, dark green,
and one of the sweetest in existence. Very
thin rind; flesh bright red, crisp and
tender. Not a good shipper, but strongly
recommended for the home garden and

nearby markets. Oz. I0fb 34 lb. 25 fb lb.
70f£, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60fb

Peerless, or Ice Cream. Light green;
white-seeded flesh scarlet and of fine

quality. Oz. 10fb 34 lb- 25fb lb. 70^,

5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60fb
Red-seeded Citron. Used for preserving.

Oz. 10*b 34 lb. 25*b lb. 70fb 5 lbs. or

more, per lb. 60fb

We allow cash discount on large orders as stated on inside front cover.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

CIPOLLO ONIONS CEBULA

Culture — For this important crop a clean, rich
piece of land should be selected. As early as possible
in the Spring work the soil into a mellow, loose con¬
dition, adding plenty of well-rotted barnyard
manure or some good commercial fertilizer, pul¬
verizing the soil thoroughly before sowing the seed.
Sow in drills 15 inches apart, covering lightly with
•oil. When the plants are strong enough to handle
thin out to about Y2 inch. Frequent cultivation is
necessary to keep down the weeds. The earliest
Onions are produced by sowing the seeds in hotbeds
in February or March and transplanting to the open
ground and also by setting Onion sets. One ounce
will sow 100 feet of drill; 4 to 6 pounds per acre.
if Perfect Yellow Globe Danvers. This has
long been a leading variety, and is universally
recognized as the best paying Onion for general
crop. Nearly round; bright yellow; heavy
yielder; splendid keeper. Oz. 20 i, Y lb. 60^,
lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.75.

Ebenezer or Japanese. A popular variety having
a heavy yellowish brown skin and of excellent
keeping qualities. Used extensively for pro¬
ducing sets. The small onions are less liable to
run to seed than any other variety. Oz. 20j£,
Y lb. 60^, lb. $2.00, 5 lbs or more, per lb. $1.75.
Silver Skin, or White Portugal. Early maturing
flat Onion; silvery-white skin and of mild flavor.
The smaller bulbs are used extensively for
pickling. Oz. 30j£, Y lb. 80^, lb. $2.50, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $2.40.

Southport Red Globe. Of perfect globe shape;
good size, deep red skin; flesh fine-grained and
mild. Oz. 25 fb Y lb. 75ib lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. $2.00.

★ Southport White Globe. Handsome globe-
shaped bulbs. Grows to a large size, and has a
pure white skin with flesh of a mild flavor. Oz.
35^, Y lt>. 85jb lb. $3.20, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. $3.00.

Perfect Yellow Globe Danvers

Yellow Globe Danvers

Southport Yellow Globe. Another large, glo¬
bular Onion, with a rich yellow skin, and flesh of a
pleasant flavor. Very popular in all markets.
Oz. 20ff, ^ lb. 60*b lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more
per lb. $1.75.

if Wethersfield Large Red. Extensively grown
in some sections. Produces Onions of large size
well flattened and of attractive appearance. The
outer skin is dark red, smooth and glossy, while
the white flesh is faintly tinged with pink, and
rather highly flavored. Oz. 20jb Y lb. 60fh
lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.75.
if Yellow Globe Danvers. A favorite variety
for Winter use. The bulbs are nearly globe-shaped
slightly flattened. Skin light yellow; flesh white,
crisp and mild. A splendid keeper. Oz. 20ff,
Y lb. 60^, lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1 .75.

ONION SETS

Onion sets are small onions set out early in Spring
for green and bunch onion or left to ripen for early
dry onions.

We offer a selection of very choice Onion Sets
(32 lbs. to the bushel). Plant the sets in row 15
inches apart, and about 2 inches apart in the row.
One quart will set about 15 feet of drill; 10 to 12
bushels required for an acre.

Red Onion Sets. Qt. 25^, 4 qts. 75ff, pk. $1.25,
bus. (32 lbs.) $4.30, 5 bus. or more, per bus. $4.00.
White Onion Sets. Qt. 30j£, 4 qts. 75c, pk. $1.40,
bus. (32 lbs.) $5.00, 5 bus. or more, per bus. $4.75.
Yellow Ebenezer or Japanese Onion Sets. A
superior variety of yellow sets that do not run to
seed quickly and are excellent keepers. Qt. 25fh
4 qts. Ibi, pk. $1.25, bus. (32 lbs.) $4.30, 5 bus. or
more, per bus. $4.00.

Special prices on 10 bushel lots or more. State
quantity wanted.

OKRA, or GUMBO

Culture — The green pods of this plant are largely Improved Dwarf Green. Dwarf, stocky growth;
used for soups, stews, etc., and are considered very early and a prolific bearer. Oz. 5£, Y. lb. 15^,
wholesome and nutritious. Sow in late Spring in lb. 45 j£.

drills 2 to 3 feet apart and Y inch deep. Thin the . Long Green. Pods long and slender, pale green and
young plants 9 to 12 inches apart. of excellent quality. Oz. 5fb Y lb. 15j£, lb. 45 ff.

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PREZZEMOLO PARSLEY PIETRUSZKA

Champion Moss Curled

Culture — The best crops of Parsley are produced
in rich, mellow soil. The seed, which germinates
very slowly, should be soaked in tepid water for a
few hours before using. Sow early in Spring in rows
12 inches apart and Y inch deep. Thin to 1 or 2
inches apart in the row, or transplant. One ounce
will sow 1 50 feet of drill.

^ Champion Moss Curled. Dark green leaves,
beautifully curled; very attractive. Y oz. I Off,
oz. 150 Y lb. 350 lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 900.

Extra Triple Curled. Densely curled and exceed¬
ingly useful for garnishing. Y oz. 1 00, oz. 1 50,
Y lb. 350, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 900

PASTINACA PARSNIPS PASTERNAK

Culture — Parsnip seeds will not germinate in
cold, wet soil and should not be sown too early.
Sow in drills 1 8 inches apart, covering with fine soil
half an inch deep. Thin out to 2 or 3 inches. Pars¬
nips are improved by frost; they are quite hardy,
and may be left in the ground throughout the
Winter. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 5 or
6 pounds for an acre.

^ Hollow Crown Improved. Smooth, clean
and perfectly formed. One of the best for general
use. Oz. 150, lb. 400 lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. 900

Improved Guernsey. A good cropper; medium
length and of superior quality. Oz. 150 Y 1b.
400 lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 900

Hollow Crown Improved

PEPERONE PEPPERS PIEPRZ

Culture — Pepper seed is slow to germinate and
after sowing should be kept warm and moist. Sow
in hotbed in March or April and transplant about
May 15th in rich, well prepared soil in rows 30
inches apart and 18 inches apart in the row. Seed
may be sown in open ground when all danger from
frost is over. Keep the soil well cultivated and free
from weeds. One ounce will produce about 1,200
plants.

Chinese Giant. The largest Pepper grown;
brilliant scarlet when ripe. The flesh is thick and
extremely mild. Y oz* 350 oz. 600 Y 1b. $2.25,
lb. $8.00.

X Large Bell, or Bull Nose. An old and popular
variety and much used for stuffing when green.
Ripens early, the flesh being thick and of hot
flavor. Yi oz. 250 oz. 400 Y\ 1b. $1.25, lb. $4.50.

Jr Early Giant (Harris). It is of dwarf com¬
pact growth and matures its extra early large
bright scarlet fruit in great abundance. Mild,
sweet flavor. Y oz- 30c, oz. 500 Y 1b. $1.50,
lb. $5.00.

ir Ruby King. Of the large-fruited Peppers this
is probably the most popular. I tisquite productive,
and the flesh is thick, sweet and mild. The ruby
red fruits make a very handsome appiearance.
Yi oz. 250 oz. 400 Y lb- $1.25, lb. $4.50.

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PISELLO GARDEN PEAS GROCH

Pea Crops are greatly benefited by inoculation. See page 29.

Half bushel at bushel rate

Culture — Peas should be sown as early as
possible to mature before the hot Summer
weather sets in, as they do not amount to much
in hot weather. To secure an extra early crop
sow the smooth varieties as early in the Spring
as the weather and the condition of the soil will
permit. The wrinkled class are not so hardy
and should be planted a few days later. Sow
the seed thickly 2 to 3 inches deep in single or
double rows 3 to 4 feet apart. The tall-growing
kinds require brush or other support. One quart
will plant 1 00 feet of drill ; 1 y2 bushels to the
acre. Wrinkled varieties are indicated by a
dagger (f).

Early and Second Early
Varieties

Alaska. A first-early round variety, producing
well-filled, medium -sized, dark green pods;
quality good. The dry seed has a bluish tinge
and is slightly pitted. Height 2J/£ feet. Pt. 250,
qt. 45^, 4 qts. $1.30, pk. $2.40, bus. $9.00.
Ameer, or Large Podded Alaska. Of the
Alaska type, but the pods are larger and more
plentiful. Two or three days later in maturing.
Height 3 feet. Pt. 300, qt. 50£, 4 qts. $1.50,
pk $2.60, bus. $10.00.

Gradus, or Prosperity

Top O’ The Morn

fAmerican Wonder. This is an extra early dwarf wrin¬
kled Pea ol all-round excellence. The pods are about
2Vz inches long and filled to the end with peas of
first class quality. Height about 15 inches. Pt. 30?f,
qt. 50^, 4 qts $1.50, pk. $2.60. bus. $10.00.

★ fLaxton’s Progress. One of the earliest large podded
dwarf varieties. It is of Laxtonian type and about 5
days earlier and is considered one of the best Extra
Early peas. The thrifty vines grow about 18 inches
high and produce very heavily, large, long pods filled
with peas of finest quality and very desirable for both
private and market gardens. Pt. 35^, qt. 55fh 4 qts.
$1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

'A' tTop O’ The Morn. An extra early variety of recent
introduction and of excellent quality, dwarf, dark green
compact vine of Sutton Excelsior type and very prolific.
Pods large and filled with sweet tender peas, one of the
first to mature. Height 18 inches. Pt. 350, qt. 550, 4 qts.
$1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

At fGradus, or Prosperity. One of the earliest and
most popular of all the large-podded wrinkled peas.
When grown under favorable conditions the vines are
vigorous and healthy, yielding uniformly large pods well
filled with handsome, plump peas of delicious quality.
The seed is large, wrinkled, cream color tinged green.
Height iy2 feet. For best results the vines should be
brushed. Pt. 35 i, qt. 55j£, 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90,
bus. $1 1 .00.

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★ f Hundredfold. Considered by many the best type of
Laxtonian. The sturdy vines grow very vigorous with large
dark green leaves and are very productive of early dark green,
large podded peas of finest quality. This variety is very-
reliable and we highly recommend it for both private' and
market gardens. Height 18 inches. Pt. 35ff, qt. 60p, 4 qts.
$1.80. pk. $3.10, bus. $12.00.

Sutton’s Excelsior

fExtra Early Premium Gem. A dwarf
wrinkled variety of excellent flavor, maturing
a few days later than American Wonder. Very
productive; pods 2^ to 3 inches long, round
and well filled. Height 13 to 18 inches. Pt.
2bi, qt. 45^, 4 qts. $1.30, pk. $2.40, bus. $9.00.

Thomas Laxton

Hundredfold

^ fSutton’s Excelsior. A handsome dwarf variety which
comes into bearing very early. Extensively grown by market
gardeners, and is considered by many the best all around Pea
for the home garden. The vines are stout and hardy and pro¬
duce, in great abundance, large, straight, pale green pods which
are crowded with peas of exquisite flavor. Seed green and
wrinkled. Height about 18 inches. Pt. 35^f, qt. 55ff, 4 qts.
$1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $1 1.00.

^ fThomas Laxton. In some quarters this Pea is claimed
to possess greater merit than the famous Gradua, which in
many characteristics it closely resembles. The pods are not
quite as large, but they are more numerous and better filled
with peas of extra fine quality. Height about 3 feet. Pt. 35^_
qt. 55 i, 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

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ir flncomparable. One of the finest and most productive
main crop Peas. Vine and foliage very sturdy, heavy dark
green. Pods very large, broad dark green about 5 inches
long, nearly straight and well filled. Height 2 feet. Pt. 35ff,
qt. 53^, 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

Medium and Late Varieties

fDwarf Telephone, or Carter's Daisy. The short, stocky
vines bear a generous crop of long pods filled withlarge, light
green wrinkled peas, tender and sweet. Height about 15
inches. Pt. 35^, qt. 55^, 4qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

■jk f Allan's Improved Telephone or Admiral Dewey.

This variety is a leader for a late large podded Pea and highly
recommended for a late main crop. The pods are long and
deep green in color, and the peas are of unsurpassed quality.
Height about 33^ feet. Pt. 35 qt. 55 j t, 4 qts. $1.60, pk.
$2.90, bus. $11.00.

flmproved Stratagem. A heavy cropper, the stout, branching
vines being covered with large pods containing wrinkled peas
of excellent quality. Height 2 feet. Pt. 35 fb qt. 55^, 4 qts.
$1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $11.00.

f Quite Content. Of Telephone type, heavy dark green vine
and foliage, pods about 5 inches long, broad and numerous
and the peas are of best quality. Height 3J^ feet. Pt. 35 jh
qt. 55fb 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $1 1.00.

CANADA FIELD PEAS. See page 35.

Incomparable

fLaxtonian. (Peter Pan). A grand dwarf wrinkled
Pea, maturing very early in the season. The
robust vines produce a liberal supply of large
sized pods, which are well filled with peas of the
finest quality. Height 20 inches. Pt. 35^, qt.
60ff, 4 qts. $1.80, pk. $3.10, bus. $12.00.

fLittle Marvel. This variety is quite popular. The
vines are thickly set with pods averaging 2 3^
inches in length and filled with deep green peas
of the choicest quality. Matures about same time
as American Wonder. Height 1 8 inches. Pt. 35fft
qt. 55j£, 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90, bus. $1 1.00.

fNott’s Excelsior. Of compact, dwarf growth and
a heavy cropper. The pods are good size and
closely filled with peas of unusually sweet flavor.
Height 15 inches. Pt. 30j£, qt. 50^, 4 qts. $1.50,
pk. $2.60, bus. $10.00.

^ fWorld's Record. An improved type of
Gradus which it gready resembles both as to
growth of vine and size, shape and color of pods,
fully as early and good yielder of excellent quality.
This variety is highly recommended. Height
l]/2 feet. Pt. 35^, qt. 55f£, 4 qts. $1.60, pk. $2.90,

bus. $1 1 .00.

Allan’s Improved Telephone

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ZUCCA PUMPKIN BANIA

Culture — Best results are obtained when planted in rich soil. When the ground has become warm in
May plant the seeds in hills, 8 to 10 feet apart each way, as the vines, being rank growers, require ample
space in which to spread. Thin out the seedlings when well above the surface, leaving 3 or 4 of the strongest
in each hill. Pumpkins are often grown in the cornfield, 3 or 4 seeds being dropped in every third or fourth
hill: plant at the same time as the Corn. One ounce will plant 15 to 20 hills; 3 pounds for an acre.

Connecticut Field. A large oblong yellow
variety flattened at the ends, grown chiefly for
feeding stock. Oz. 10jb 34 lb. 25 i, lb. 60^, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 50 fb

^ Small Yellow Sugar. Prolific, fine-grained
and sweet. One of the best pie Pumpkins. Oz.
10j£, 34 lb. 25 f, lb. 75^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65fb
Mammoth Potiron, or King of Mammoths.
Fruits grow to an enormous size. The skin is

salmon orange, and the very thick, tender, pale
yellow flesh is much used for pies and stock feed¬
ing. Oz. 150. 34 lb. 35^, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. $1.10.

Winter Luxury. A first-grade pie Pumpkin.
Round, golden russet skin, finely netted; flesh
deep yellow and very sweet. A splendid keeper.
Oz. 1 00. 34 lb. 25?, lb. 80fb 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 75 fb

RAVANELLO RADISH RZODKIEW

Early Scarlet Globe

Culture — Radish grows quickly and can be sown be¬
tween rows of some slow growing crop and be out of the
way when the late crop comes on, thus saving space. For
extra early use sow in the greenhouse or hotbed in January
or February. Garden culture may commence as soon as
the frost has disappeared, and for a continuous supply
sow at intervals of two weeks until September. Sow in
rows 8 to 10 inches apart, cover lightly with fine soil,
and thin out to 1 or 2 inches. One ounce will sow 1 00 feet
of drill 8 to 10 lbs. for an acre.

Early French Breakfast

Extra Early Sparkler

it Early Deep Scarlet Turnip. A well-
known, quick growing Radish; crisp and
mild; extensively grown for market. Oz.

100, 34 lb. 250, lb. 750. 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. 650.

Early White Turnip. When bunched this
early round snowy white Radish makes a
very attractive appearance. Oz. 1 00. 34
lb. 25 fb lb. 75 fb 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65fb
Extra Early Sparkler. Round with
crimson top and white tip. In every re-
pect a satisfactory sort ; tender and crisp.

Oz. 100. 34 lb. 30fb lb. 80 fb 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 700.

■fa Early French Breakfast. Oblong
shaped, scarlet with white tip. Good
for forcing or outdoor culture. Oz. 10fb
34 lb. 30?, lb. 80fb 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 700.

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RADISH— Continued

Early Scarlet Globe. A fine variety for
forcing or field culture; bright scarlet color; flesh
white and crisp. A favorite with both private
and market gardeners. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 30^. lb.
80^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70^.

Early Scarlet Turnip. Highly esteemed for its
SPINACE

Culture — Spinach is a very important crop
for greens. It is very hardy and will stand
considerable freezing weather, but runs to
seed quickly in hot weather. It is of easy
culture, and by successional sowing a supply
may be secured throughout the season. For
early Spring use sow the seed in September
in drills 1 2 to 15 inches apart.

Protect the bed during the Winter by
covering with straw or hay, removing it
when the plants start growth in the Spring.

For late Spring, Summer and Fall use, begin
sowing the seed as early in Spring as possible
and sow at intervals of two or three weeks,
up to Aug. 1st., either in drills or broadcast.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill: 10 to
12 pounds for an acre.

Curly Savoy, or Bloomsdale. A valuable,
hardy variety for Spring and Fall sowing
but will run to seed quickly in hot weather.

Sown extensively in Fall to carry through
the Winter. The leaves are dark green,
thick, wrinkled and of good flavor. Oz. 10j£,

34 lb. 25 i. lb. 50^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40^
it Early Giant. Thick-leaved. Most
useful for early Spring crop. Ready for
use in about 30 days from sowing. The
leaves are large, thick, pointed, rather
light green colored and very tender.
Inclined to seed quicklv in hot weather.

Oz. 10^. M lb. 20^. lb. 40^, 5 lbs. or more
per lb. 30^.

New Zealand

beautiful color and fine quality. Oz. I Off, 34 lb*
25fi, lb. 75ff, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65ff.

White Vienna, or Lady Finger. An early-ma¬
turing, long pure white Radish, of mild and
pleasant flavor. Oz. 10ff, 34 lb. 30ff, lb. 80ff, 5
lbs. or more, per lb. 70ff.

SZPINAK

King of Denmark

★ King of Denmark. A vigorous spread¬
ing plant. Crumpled, large dark green,
round leaves and does not run to seed
quickly. While this variety is not quite
as early as some of the other varieties, we
consider it one of the best for general use.
Oz. 10ff, 34 lb. 25ff. lb. 50ff, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. 40ff.

★ Princess Juliana. A thoroughbred type
of long standing spinach. Uniform in type
and wonderfully attractive in appearance.
The dark green crumpled leaves form a very
dense compact rosette, slow to run to seed
which makes it a valuable spinach for both
market and private use. Oz. 10^, 34 lb.
25ff, lb. 50ff, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 40ff.

■A" New Zealand. This is a notable
variety, distinctly different from ordinary
Spinach. It flourishes in almost any soil,
is of strong growth, resists heat and makes
delicious greens throughout the Summer.
It is of a branching nature and continues
to grow after cutting thus producing a
supply through the season. It is a hard
shelled seed and often hard to germinate.
Should be soaked in water several hours
before planting. Oz. 15ff, 34 lb. 25ff, lb.
60ff, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 50ff.

SPINACH

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RABARBARO RHUBARB (Pie Plant) RUBARBARUM

Culture — Sow early in Spring in shallow drills Large Victoria. The most popular variety grown,
12 to 15 inches apart and thin out to about 10 inches and in general use by market gardeners. Yields
apart in the rows. In the Fall or following Spring immense crops; stalks large and of the best

transplant in very rich garden soil 3 feet apart each quality. 34 oz. I Off . oz. 15fh 34 lb. 55 i, lb. $2.00.

way. One ounce will produce about 700 plants.

SASSEFRICA SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT JARZY OSTRYGA

Culture — Sow early in Spring in light, deep soil
in drills 1 5 inches apart, and cover to a depth of 1
inch. Thin the young plants to 2 or 3 inches. The
roots will be ready for use in October, when a supply
can be stored for Winter use. Salsify is hardy and

can be left in the ground till Spring. One ounce will
sow 50 feet of drill.

Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows to an
extra large size. The roots are quite smooth, very
mild and delicate in flavor. 34 oz. 1 Off , oz. 15^,
34 lb. 55^, lb. $1.75, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.50.

ZUCCA SQUASH MIEKURZ

Culture — Warm and highly manured soil is required
for the successful culture of Squash. The Summer
kinds, nearly all of which are of bush growth, should
be planted in hills 4 feet apart each way, while the
Winter or running varieties should be planted in hills
8 to 10 feet apart. When thinning out leave three or
four of the sturdiest plants in each hill. One ounce
of seed to 25 hills for Summer varieties; 2 ounces to
the same number of hills for Winter sorts. Winter
Squashes are frequently grown in cornfields in the
same manner as Pumpkins.

Blue Hubbard

^ Blue Hubbard. A large bluish-gray skinned
Hubbard Squash with a very hard shell which
makes it an excellent keeper, golden orange
colored flesh, dry and delicious flavor. Oz. 15 f*. 34
lb. 40 ff, lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.00.

Boston Marrow. A good-sized Fall or Winter
variety and a leader in many markets. Skin
bright orange; flesh rich orange and of fine
quality. Oz. 10ff, 34 lb. 25 lb. 80 ff, 5 lbs. or
more, per lb. 75 ff.

Chicago Warted Hubbard. An ideal Winter
Squash of the Hubbard strain. Dark green,
warted skin; flesh orange yellow, dry and sweet.
Oz. 1 5 ff, lb. 40ff, lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. $1.00.

Early Summer Crookneck

Delicious. Unexcelled as a Fall or Winter
Squash for table use. Resembles the Hubbard
in size and shape. Color of skin varies from light
to dark green. Flesh dark orange and, as the
name suggests, of delicious flavor. Oz. 1 5 ff , 34
lb. 40^, ib. $1.10, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1 .00.

•Jr Early Summer Crookneck. One of the best
and most popular of Summer Squashes. Early
and productive. Fruits medium size, heavily
warted and of golden yellow color; flesh solid and
agreeable to the taste. Oz. 15ff, 34 lb. 35 ff, lb.
$1 .00. 5 lbs or more, per lb. 90^.

Giant Summer Crookneck. Similar to the
Early Summer Crookneck, but attain a much
larger size. Oz. 1 5 ff . 34 lb. 40 ff, lb. $1.10, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $1.00.

■Jr Giant Summer Straightneck. A selection
from Giant Summer Crookneck Squash having a
straight instead of a crooked neck which makes
it better for packing in crates. Oz. 20ff, 34 lb. 60p,
lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.90.

Golden Hubbard. A valuable Winter variety
with a deep orange-yellow rough skin and fine
grained, sweet flesh. Oz. I5ff, 34 lb. 40ff, lb.
$1.10, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. $1.00.

■Jr Improved Hubbard. The tough, dark-green
skin of this well-known Winter Squash makes it
a splendid keeper and shipper. Flesh rich yellow
or orange and when cook¬
ed is very dry, tender and
sweet. Oz. 15<f. 34 lb. 40ff,
lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. or more,
per lb. $1 .00.

■Jr Table Queen. A
thin shelled acorn shaped
Squash with trailing vine,
dark green skin and light
yellow flesh, a very fine
baking variety for Fall
and Winter use. Oz. 15ff,
341b. 45ff, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. $1.15.

Giant Summer Straightneck

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POMO D’ORO TOMATO POMIDOR

Culture — To furnish desirable plants for setting
out as soon as the weather becomes sufficiently
warm, the seed should be sown in February or
March in a hotbed, coldframe or a box kept in a
warm place. When the plants are about 2 inches
high thin or transplant to stand 4 inches apart
each way, or prick out in pots or flats; this is nec¬
essary to secure compact, stocky plants. Harden
the plants by exposing them to the weather when
warm enough not to injure the plants. About
the 10th of May, or as soon after as all indications
of frost have vanished, the plants may be trans¬
ferred to the open ground, setting 3 to 4 feet each
way. They should be frequently cultivated. The
Tomatoes ripen earlier and are improved in quality
when the vines are pruned to one or two stems and
trained to stakes or trellises. Plants for late Sum¬
mer or Fall crops can be obtained by sowing seed
in a small bed in May or the first week in June.
To avoid weak, spindly growth, thin out to about
5 inches apart. One ounce of seed will produce
about 1 ,500 plants. About 5,000 plants to set an acre.

if Bonny Best. A very popular variety with
many market gardeners, and excellent for home
use. It ripens very evenly and nearly as early as
the Earliana and practically free from cracks.
Its color is bright scarlet and very attractive
which makes it an excellent market variety. Yl oz.
20*!. oz. 30*!, lb. 90*!. lb. $3.25.

Chalk’s Early Jewel. Unrivaled among the
earliest. A continuous bearer of large, smooth,
bright red fruits of finest quality. Yl oz. 20*!, oz.

30*!, \i lb. 90*!, lb. $3.25.

if John Baer. A fine type of early tomato. A con¬
tinual bearer of large bright red solid tomatoes

John Baer

desirable for both home and market garden. Y
oz. 20*!, oz. 30*!, K lb. 90*!. lb. $3.25.

Golden Queen. A very beautiful bright yellow
Tomato of large size. Smooth and ripens early.
Good for slicing or preserving. Y oz. 20*!, oz.
35*!, Mlb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

Henderson’s Ponderosa. The largest and heavi¬
est Tomato grown. Purplish crimson in color.
The fruit is very solid with few seeds and prac¬
tically free from acid. Y oz. 20*!, oz. 35*!, Y lb.
$1.00, lb. $3.75.

Dwarf Stone “Livingston’s”. Vine dwarf and
stocky, producing large, smooth, red fruits.
Yl oz. 20*!, oz. 35*!. Y lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

Bonny Best

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TOMATOES — Continued

Earliana “Sparks”. An extra-early sort, and very
productive. The fruits are of good size, fairly
uniform, bright red and firm. 34 oz. 20*. oz.
30*. 34 lb. 90*. lb. $3.25.

jf- Stone“ Livingston’s”. A fine all-around Toma¬
to; bright red. A standard for general use. ^oz.

20*. oz. 30*. 34 lb. 90*. lb. $3.25.

^ ( ; Matchless. A vigorous grower and great
yielder of rich, cardinal red fruits of exceptional
merit. A splendid keeper and shipper, and un¬
surpassed for home or market purposes. % oz.

20*. oz. 35*. 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

★ Marglobe. A bright red rust-resisting globe
shaped second early variety. Very meaty and
nearly coreless, introduced by the U. S. Depart¬
ment of Agriculture. A heavy producer of large,
handsome, finest quality tomatoes, also a fine
shipper making it very valuable to the market

gardener. -34 oz. 25*. oz. 45p, 34 lb. $1.40, lb.
$5.00.

Wayahead. A very early, smooth, solid red Tomato
with potato leaved foliage about same size and
claimed to ripen a few days earlier than Earliana.

34 oz. 20*. oz. 35*. 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES

The plants of the miniature or fancy
Tomatoes are extremely prolific. Highly
esteemed for preserves and pickles; also
very ornamental when used for garnishing.

Pear-shaped Yellow. 34 oz. 20*, oz.
35*. 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

Yellow Plum. 34 oz. 20*. oz. 35*. 34
lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75.

Strawberry, or Husk Tomato. The
small fruits of this singular variety are
yellow and each enclosed in a paper-like
husk; they are used for preserving. 34

oz. 20*. oz. 35*. J4 lb. $1.00.

For discount on large orders see
terms, inside front cover. If your
order is small make up a club order
and take advantage of the discount.

Wayahead

Do not overlook your friends that need seeds , our catalogs are free.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

NAVONE TURNIP RZEPA BRUKIEW

Culture — The Turnip is a cool weather crop and
should be sown very early in the Spring for early
use, generally in drills 15 to 18 inches apart sowing
the early varieties and sow the later sorts broadcast
last of July or August for late Fall and Winter use.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; 2 pounds to an
acre.

Extra Early Purple Top Milan. One of the
earliest varieties in cultivation. Medium size
and smooth; white with purple top; flesh white,
firm and mild; good for early use only. Oz. 10f£,
34 lb. 35 0. lb. 85^, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75j£.

^ Early Snowball, or Six Weeks. Desirable for
table use and a favorite early market variety.
Medium size, round and snowy white. Oz. 10^,
34 lb. 25^, lb. 60 jt, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 50p.

Yellow Globe

Purple Top White Globe. A large white globular
Turnip with purple top; fine for both market and
private use. Oz. IOj^, 34 lb. 25^, lb. 60^, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 50^.

Purple Top Flat Strap-leaved. Good cropper
and splendid variety for Fall table use and stock
feeding. Bright purple top with white flesh of
mild flavor. Oz. lOfh 34 lb. 25 i, lb. 60^, 5 lbs.
or more, per lb. 50

★ White Egg. A beautiful egg-shaped bulb of
quick growth. Thin white skin; flesh pure white,
firm and sweet. Fine for Fall and early Winter use.
Oz. 10j£, 34 lb. 25 fh lb. 60^, 5 lbs. or more, per
lb. 50{b

★ Yellow Globe. Fine for table use or feeding
stock. Grows to a good size and is a reliable
Winter keeper. Y ellow with green top fine grained
and very tender. Oz. 10^, 34 lb. 25 fh lb. 60£,
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 50^.

Yellow Stone. Stands among the best of yellow-
fleshed Turnips. Globe shaped, of high quality,
and a prime keeper. Oz. 1 Oj t, 34 lb. 25 £, lb.
60f6, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 50^.

RUTA BAGA, or SWEDISH TURNIP

Ruta Baga or Swedish Turnip, sometimes called
Stone or Rock Turnips are a very large late type
and takes longer to mature than the ordinary tur-

Yellow Stone

nip and are usually sown in the Spring for early
crop and in June for Fall and Winter use. Sow the
seed in drills 1 8 to 24 inches apart, cover lightly and
thin the plants to about 6 inches.

^ American Improved Purple Top Yellow.
Widely grown and justly styled the market
gardener’s favorite. A good cropper and keeps
perfectly through the Winter. Flesh rich yellow,
solid and sweet. Oz. 15ff, 34 lb. 35 ff, lb. $1 .00, 5
lbs. or more, per lb. 90j£.

Breadstone, or Budlong. A superior white varie¬
ty of medium size. Oz. I5j£, 34 lb- 35 ff, lb. $1.00,
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90^.

Long Island Improved Purple Top. Large size,
very productive and an especially good keeper.
Flesh rich yellow, sweet and nutritious. Oz. 15jf,

34 lb. 35^, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90£.
it White French, or Rock. A large, white-

fleshed variety of choice quality. Oz. 15j£, 34 lb.

35 i, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 90j£.

American Improved Purple Top Yellow

We allow cash discount on large orders as stated on inside front cover.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

GRASS SEEDS

We handle high grade seed and will quote reason¬
able price on application. It is poor policy to pur¬
chase inferior seed at any price as the buyer looses
in the end. The market fluctuates. Write for prices.

Kentucky Blue Grass ( Poa pratensis ). Unrivaled
as a pasture Grass and generally used in Lawn
Grass Mixtures. Thrives well everywhere. Sow
35 to 40 lbs. per acre.

Meadow Fescue ( Festuca pratensis). 1 1 is a favorite
variety, of quick growth; of great value for hay
or permanent pasture. Grows well most any¬
where, but best in medium and heavy soils.
Sow 40 lbs. per acre.

Orchard Grass ( Dactylis glomerata). Grows well
in shady places and under trees. A natural
covering for orchards. Sow 25 to 35 lbs. per acre.

Perennial Rye Grass ( Lolium perenne). A perma¬
nent, nutritious, meadow and pasture Grass. Sow
50 lbs. per acre.

Red Top ( Agrostis vulgaris ). Highly recommended
as one of the most valuable Grasses for hay and
permanent pasture. Does well in most any
soil but better adapted to rich sandy loam.
Used extensively in hay and pasture mixtures.
Sow 20 lbs. to the acre.

Timothy, or Herd Grass ( Phleum pratense).
Grown in all sections and produces most profitable
hay crops. Is often sown with other Grass seeds.
Very extensively sown in the East. Sow 20 lbs.
per acre. (Bushel, 45 lbs.)

It will pay you greatly to inoculate your legume
crops with Nod-O-Gen

WITH

No ou.a9.'9o*

The cheapest and easiest way
of improving crops and soil.

(BELOW)

NOT

INOCULATED

CLOVER

The Legume crops when not inoculated rob the soil; inoculated with the
right bacteria, they feed the soil, grow more vigorously and contain a higher
percentage of valuable feed proteins.

Nod-O-Gen Easiest and Surest Form of Inoculation

Nod-O-Gen is a scientific pure culture of root nodule bacteria, prepared on
special food jelly in bottles with patent stoppers which permit the bacteria
to live and breathe and maintain their vigor. Each culture contains plenty of
bacteria to inoculate the quantity of seed marked on the bottle. The cost per
acre is very small.

Moreover Nod-O-Gen is easiest inoculation to use, requiring no equipment
or experience. Takes only a few minutes. Complete directions on every
bottle. Results are sure.

Prices for Nod-O-Gen

For Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Red Clover and other Clovers (specify which) :

yi bu. size . $ .60

1 bu. size . 1.00

For Soy Beans, Cow Peas, Field Peas and Beans and Vetches (specify
which) :

1 bu. size . $ .50

5 bu. size . 2.00

For Garden Peas, Sweet Peas, Garden Beans and Limas:

Garden Size . $ .25

Always specify names of crop as well as size of culture wanted.

Let us quote prices on genuine high grade grass seed.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

CLOVER SEED

Alfalfa, or Lucerne ( Medicago satioa). Requires
a deep, fertile, well-drained soil. A field of well
established Alfalfa is very valuable feed. How¬
ever, it requires considerable work and expense
to get it established here in the East. In prepara¬
tion for the seed the soil should be thoroughly
pulverized and well enriched with fine manure
or fertilizer. An application of lime is beneficial
in most cases. It will not do well on land where
water stands any length of time. Early June and
August are good times to sow the seed; harrow
it in lightly and roll it if possible. If the weeds
get ahead of the Alfalfa mow them before they
go to seed raising the knives well up to avoid
injury to the Alfalfa, and let the weeds lie as a
mulch if not too thick. Alfalfa is a very heavy
cropper and when thoroughly established can be
cut three or four times a year. Sow 20 to 30 lbs.
to the acre. (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

Grimm Alfalfa. A very hardy variety well
adapted to New England and Northern sections
of the country. Although the seed is more ex¬
pensive, many are sowing it as they claim it
is more hardy. Sow 20 to 30 lbs. per acre.

Alsike, or Swedish Clover (Trifolium hybridum).
An intermediate between Red and White Clover.
The hardiest of perennial Clovers and on rich,
moist soil yields huge crops of hay or pasturage.
It is especially valuable when sown with other
Clovers and Grasses. Makes excellent forage for
cattle, and its fragrant heads are much liked by
honey bees.

Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

Medium Red (Trifolium pratense). For practical
purposes this is regarded as the most valuable
of all the varieties, and is largely sown in all sec¬
tions. Especially in grass mixtures. Sow 10 to
13 lbs. per acre. (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

White Dutch (Trifolium repens). A small, creep¬
ing perennial of dense growth, invariably used in
lawn mixtures. It is also of much value when
sown in combination with other Grasses for
permanent pastures. If used alone sow 8 to
10 lbs. to the acre, (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

GRASS SEED MIXTURES

Many have their own formulas for grass seed
mixtures, but we suggest the following mixtures as
a help to those that are not familiar with the differ¬
ent varieties of grasses.

For Hay (Light and Medium Soils). 10 lbs. Timo¬
thy, 7 lbs. Red Top, 4 lbs. Alsike Clover, 4 lbs.
Medium Red Clover. (25 lbs. per acre.)

For Hay (Heavy Soil). 8 lbs. Timothy, 7 lbs.
Red Top, 4 lbs. Alsike Clover, 3 lbs. Medium
Red Clover, 3 lbs. Meadow Fescue. (25 lbs. per
acre. )

For Orchards and Shady Places. 18 lbs. Orchard
Grass, 5 lbs. Red Top, 3 lbs. Alsike Clover, 4 lbs.
Meadow Fescue. (30 lbs. per acre.)

For Permanent Pastures. 6 lbs. Red Top, 6 lbs.
Meadow Fescue, 7 lbs. Kentucky Blue Grass, 3
lbs. Perennial Rye Grass, 3 lbs. Alsike Clover, 5
lbs. White Clover. (30 lbs. per acre.)

For Lawn Grass seed mixtures See page 36.

MILLET

Golden (Panicum miliaceum aureum). A medium
early, large-leaved variety growing 3 to 5 feet
in height. Matures later than Hungarian Millet
and is a liberal cropper. The heads are compact
and well filled. Sow 1 bushel per acre. (Bushel,
50 lbs.)

Grass Seed prices fluctuate.

Write for quotations.

Alfalfa and all Clover
Seeds should be inocu¬
lated with Nod-O-Gen. It
is a very simple matter.
Directions on each bottle.
See page 29.

Alsike or Swedish Clover

You have no postage , express or freight charges to worry over on paid orders.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

GRASS SEEDS — Continued

Hungarian (Panicum Germanicum). Sown in June,
this well-known Summer forage crop is ready
for cutting in about sixty days. It is also exten¬
sively sown in July and fore part of August after
hay crop has been harvested, and helps out the
supply of hay immensely. Resists heat and drought
well Sow one bushel per acre. (Bushel, 48 lbs.)

Japanese, or Barnyard ( Panicum Crus-galli.)
Very tall grower on fertile soil, often attaining a
height of 5 to 6 feet. A great fodder plant, and
an extremely heavy yielder. Continues to grow
after cutting and is extensively sown by dairymen
and stock raisers. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. to the acre.
(Bushel, 32 lbs.)

Millet prices fluctuate. Please write for prices
when wanted and state quantity desired.

Seed Oats

Special quotation for large quantity on application.

Oats sown in early Spring make an excellent
:green feed especially when sown with Canada Field
Peas and fed green or can be cured for hay to
help out the hay supply. Good mixture, 2
bushel oats with 1 bushel Canada Field
Peas per acre.

THE BIG WONDER

It is a tree or branching type
of Oats that yield heavily of
large, white, thin-hulled grain.

Straw large and stout. 1 hese
Oats grow big and heavy and
we advocate sowing less per acre
than ordinary varieties. 1 3^ to 2
bushels per acre on good soil
plenty for best results. While
this variety costs little
more per bushel, the dif¬
ference is easily made up
as it takes less quantity
to seed an acre and the
yield is greater. 4 qts.

400, pk. 600, bus. $1.60,

2 bus. or more, per bus.

$1.50.

SWEDISH SELECT

A large, heavy Oat of Swedish origin that
has proved to be very valuable and a favorite
in this country. It is an excellent variety
to sow for the grain or for a heavy leafy
straw for hay or green feed. The demand for
this variety is heavy. 4 qts. 300, pk. 500, bus.
$1.50, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $1.40.

SILVER MINE

This is generally recognized as a prolific cropper
and one of the most profitable varieties grown. It
makes a sturdy growth of straw, which stands up
well, and the heads are filled with beautiful white,
plump grains. 4 qts. 300, pk. 450, bus. $1.45, 2 bus.
or more, per bus. $1.35.

COMMON SEED OATS

These are good Oats without any particular name
and will do very well to sow for hay or green feed
where anyone is not particular as to variety. 4 qts.
250, pk. 400, bus. $1.25, 2 bus. or more, per bus.
$1.15.

We pay postage, express and freight charges. See inside front cover.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

FARM SEEDS

Field and Ensilage Corn

Write for special price on 5 bushels and upward of same variety

Canada Yellow Flint

★ CANADA YELLOW FLINT

This is a favorite variety in this section and is extensively planted in New England for early maturing
crop for chickens, horses, etc. An ideal corn for this climate. It is early, a heavy cropper with very bright
yellow ears, medium long and well filled out. Qt. 20^, 4 qts. 55^, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.50, 2 bus. or more, per
bus. $3.25.

Longfellow Yellow Flint

LONGFELLOW YELLOW FLINT

A beautiful, eight-rowed Flint variety, similar in type and growth to Canada Yellow, but bears longer
ears, and week or two later in maturing. The grain is yellow and of good size. Well adapted for planting
in most any part of New England. It is grown in large quantities in many sections, and planters are well
satisfied with the crops. Qt. 20^, 4 qts. 55 j£, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.50, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $3.25.

We consider farm seeds very important to the farmer.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

★ CLARK’S EARLY SMOKY DENT

It is a very hardy grower, and prolific yielder for so early a com. This corn has nice leafy stalks,
averaging 6 to 8 feet or more in height, which very often carries two nice ears measuring 8 to 10 inches in
length, well filled with a good sound kernel, with a dark red shade, tipped with white, making it a very hand¬
some corn in appearance and can be grown with success anywhere that Early Canada Flint Corn matures,
as we find it quite as early and is also a valuable variety for ensilage where late planting is necessary as
it can be planted later and mature a crop where most any other ensilage corn would be a failure. 4 qts. 50^,
pk. 90(£, bus. $3.25, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $3.00.

★ SWEEPSTAKES

This variety is a heavy yielder and can be safely planted in most of the New England States as it
matures early and is a valuable corn for either ensilage or dry feeding. The stalks are large and heavy
with leaves, the ears large and filled with deep kernels of yellow tinged with red color and very prolific. 4 qts.
50^, pk. 90^, bus. $3.25, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $3.00.

Improved Learning

IMPROVED LEAMING

An ideal yellow Dent Ensilage Com and popular everywhere. A tall grower and prolific yielder. Many
•talks produce two long ears, with small cobs filled with deep, well dented, golden yellow grains. Ripens
in from 110 to 120 days. The leafy stalks make splendid fodder. An exceedingly valuable variety for en¬
silage. 4 qts. 45jf, pk. 85^, bus. $2.75, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $2.50.

Our seed corn is of high germination and first class quality.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Field of New England Ensilage Corn

* NEW ENGLAND ENSILAGE CORN

This is a very large yellow Dent variety maturing as early as Improved Learning and while it grows
nearly as large as Eureka White Dent it matures much earlier which makes it a very valuable Ensilage Corn,
well adapted to our Eastern climate. The stalks grow large, tall and very leafy, producing great quantities
of fodder and the ears large, long and well filled out, maturing in this climate early enough to ripen before
frost if planted fairly early. It is an ideal ensilage corn, for New England climate. 4 qts. 55j£, pk. $1.00,
bus. $3.50, 2 bus. or more, per bus. $3.25.

SWEET CORN FOR FODDER

Every year we have some crops and odds and ends of sweet com that are a little off color or perhaps a
little mixed and not up to standard but of good germination and these lots of the late varieties we sell as
fodder corn and many are planting this corn to help out the fodder supply. 4 qts. 55^f, pk. $1.00, bus. $3.50,
2 bus. or more, per bus. $3.25.

Quantity of Seeds Required to Plant or Sow an Acre

KIND

Quantity
per Acre

Weight
per bu.

KIND

Quantity
per Acre

1 Weight

per bu.

Alfalfa — Broadcast .

20- 30 lbs.

Oats .

3 bus.

Alfalfa — Drilled .

15- 20 “

Oats — with Canada Field Peas

2 “

Blue Grass, Kentucky.

35- 40 “

Orchard Grass .

25- 35 lbs.

Buckwheat, Japanese .

50- 60 “

Grass Mixtures .

25- 30 “

Clover Alsike — alone for forage.

8- 15 “

Rape — in Drills .

3- 5 “

Clover, Alsike — on Oats or

Rape — Broadcast .

5- 10 “

Rye in Spring .

8- 10 “

Red Top — Solid Seed .

15-20 “

Clover, Red — alone for forage.

10- 15 “

Rye — Winter .

75-112 “

Clover, Red — on small grain in

Rye — for Forage .

175-200 “

Soring .

10- 15 “

Rye Grass .

40- 50 “

Clover, White .

8- 10 “

Rye and Vetch Mixture .

90 “

Corn, Field .

34 bus.

Sweet Corn — in Hills .

6- 1 0 qts.

Corn — for silage .

K “

Sweet Corn — in Drills for Fod¬

Canada Field Peas — Broadcast

234- 3 “

der .

1 K bus.

Canada Field Peas — with oats.

1^- 2 “

Timothy .

20- 25 lbs.

Lawn Grass .

80 lbs.

Timothy and Clover .

Hungarian Millet — for Hay . . .

50 41

Timothy 1 . J

15 “

Hungarian Millet — for Seed . . .

35 “

Clover f . |

5 “

Mangel Beets . . ...

8- 10 “

Vetch, Hairy — Broadcast

60 “

Meadow Fescue .

25- 40 “

Vetch, Hairy — Broadcast (plus

Millet, Golden — for Hay .

50 “

1 bus. small grain) .

40 “

Millet, Golden — for Seed .

35 “

Millet, Japanese .

20 “

We supply first class seeds and our prices are very reasonable.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

35-

CAN ADA FIELD PEAS

This is an exceptionally hardy field Pea, of great value as a green feed for stock and worthy of a place
on every farm. The vine grows to a height of 3^/2 feet and bears a profusion of small, round peas. Most
satisfactory results are obtained from sowing with Oats the combination being very nutritious and
of special importance for cattle feeding. The crop is serviceable for soiling and plowing under as a green
manure, and it also makes good ensilage. Sow broadcast, I bus. Peas with 2 bus. of Oats. Write for
prices.

MISCELLANEOUS

Write for Prices.

Dwarf Essex Rape. Especially desirable for green manure and pasture; also of considerable commercial
value as a forage for stock and poultry; for sheep and swine it is a particularly fine feed. Seed may be
sown in May for Summer crops and in June and July for Fall feeding. Sow 3 to 5 lbs. per acre in drills:
8 lbs. per acre broadcast. (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

Buckwheat, Japanese. This variety is of stronger growth and produces larger grain than the common
Buckwheat. (Bushel, 48 lbs.)

Rye, Rosen Winter. Grown for early green feed by dairymen, but principally for grain, is also sown ex¬
tensively with vetch, the combination makes an excellent fodder and green manure to plow under.
(Bushel, 56 lbs.)

Rye and Vetch Mixture. This is a good mixture for early Spring feed and for a Winter covering to plow
under in Spring, and it has proven a satisfactory crop, preventing the land from washing, and greatly
improving and enriching the soil. Sow any time between August 1 and October 1 5 to ensure a good stand
before freezing weather sets in; about 1 bushels to the acre. (Bushel, 60 lbs.)

Vetch, Russian Sand, or Hairy. A hardy forage plant, and very productive. Its extensive root growth
and nitrogen-gathering properties make it particularly valuable as a soil fertilizer. Sow seed in August
or September at the rate of 40 to 60 lbs. per acre. It does not show much until the following spring.

Field of Canada Field Peas with Oats

We conduct our business direct from our seed farms and our expenses are

comparatively light.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

HOW TO PREPARE AND MAINTAIN A LAWN

Keep your lawn in good condition by sowing a little new seed when needed and top dressing it occasionally
with fine stable manure or some good fertilizer and often save the expense of plowing and reseeding the lawn.

Lawn Grass seed may be sown any time between April and the end of September. Some gardeners
claim that the best lawns are produced by sowing in early Spring; others consider the Fall the most desir¬
able season, because the conditions are then ideal for the rapid germination of seed, the roots become
firmly established before the severe Winter sets in, and with the advent of warm weather in Spring the
Grass starts into luxuriant growth; while the strong roots enable it to resist the scorching heat of Summer.

To ensure a good and permanent lawn, the soil should be clean, enriched with well-rotted stable man¬
ure, thoroughly pulverized to a depth of 6 to 9 inches, and fairly moist when the seed is sown. Having
made the surface as fine and level as possible with a rake or harrow, sow the seed broadcast, choosing a calm
day for the operation, so that it may be evenly distributed. Cover the seed by going over the surface with
a fine tooth rake and afterward with a roller. It is important to thoroughly roll the lawn after sowing the
seed to press the seed in firmly and make a hard smooth surface.

Lawns are benefited and improved in appearance by frequent mowing until the Grass ceases to grow
in the Fall. Stable manure is often spread over the lawn when the ground freezes and removed in early
Spring, but as this treatment produces an unsightly effect, many prefer to use commercial fertilizers as a
top dressing. It is an excellent practice to renovate and freshen the lawn every Spring or Fall with a little
new seed. Bare spots should be loosened with a sharp rake and given a good dressing with fertilizer and
thoroughly raked in before sowing the seed. One pound of seed is required for 500 square feet. 20 pounds
for one quarter acre, 80 pounds for an acre.

LAWN GRASS MIXTURES

We have several choice Lawn Grass Mixtures consisting of grasses best adapted and mixed in right
proportions to insure the best of lawns.

Fancy Lawn Grass Mixture. For Lawns in general. Lb. 35^, 5 lbs. $1.70, 10 lbs. $3.30, 25 lbs. $8.00,
50 lbs. $15.50, 100 lbs. $30.00.

Special White Clover Lawn Grass Mixture. With abundance of White Clover. Lb. 40^, 5 lbs. $1.95,
10 lbs. $3.80, 25 lbs. $9.25, 50 lbs. $18.00, 100 lbs. $35.00.

Special Shady Place Lawn Grass Mixture. For shady places. Lb. 45^, 5 lbs. $2.20, 10 lbs. $4.30, 25
lbs. $10.50, 50 lbs. $20.50, 100 lbs. $40.00.

Has your lawn come through the winter in good shape?

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

FLOWER SEEDS

We list flower seeds mostly in mixtures and do
not go extensively into assorted varieties thus
we are able to give our customers much more for
their money. What we list we try to have best
obtainable.

Annuals bloom first year from seed and the plant
dies after one season.

Biennials bloom second year from seed and plant
then dies.

Perennials produce flowers second year from seed
and plant lives and blooms for several years.
Tender means a plant that thrives in Summer
months, but will not survive the least frost.
Half-Hardy means a plant that will stand a little
frost and needs protection in the cold months.
Hardy means a plant that will resist considerable
frost.

ADONIS. Pheasant’s Eye

This hardy Annual does well in most any good
soil and is very desirable for shady places. It grows
about a foot high with dark green foliage and small
crimson flowers with dark centers, blooming in
Summer and Autumn. Pkt. 5^, 5 pkts. 20jh

AGERATUM. Floss Flower

A dwarf, compact-growing, hardy annual, es¬
pecially valuable for beds and borders. Its bright
flowers appear in the greatest profusion throughout

the season. Sow the seed early in Spring either in
boxes to transplant or out of doors and thin to
4 or 6 inches.

Imperial Dwarf Blue. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40*h
Best Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 5j£, 5 pkts. 20^.

ALYSSUM. Sweet

A pretty, little, hardy annual, universally admired.
Splendidly adapted for beds, edgings and rockwork.
Small spikes of fragrant, white flowers are produced
freely all Summer. Successive crops of fresh blos¬
soms may be obtained by frequent cutting. Seeds
should be sown early in Spring.

Little Gem. Grows 3 to 4 inches high. Most
useful for low beds or edgings, being completely
covered with small, white flowers from Spring
until frost. Pkt. 5^, 5 pkts. 20^.

White Carpet. A dwarf variety, its masses of
flowers producing a perfect carpet of snowy white¬
ness throughout the Summer. Pkt. 5fh 5 pkts. 20fh

AQUILEGIA (See Columbine)
AMARANTHUS. Love Lies Bleeding

A hardy Annual of easy culture and very orna¬
mental, used extensively in center beds. It grows
quite high and has variegated foliage and red flowers.
Altogether a very attractive plant and well adapted
to sunny places. Pkt. 10^, 3 pkts. 40^.

Beautiful flowers and a nice lawn are very attractive.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

Antirrhinum

ANTIRRHINUM. Snapdragon

This plant is generally known as Snapdragon
and is a popular favorite. A half-hardy perennial,
growing from 6 inches to 2 feet in height and yield¬
ing strikingly graceful spikes of beautiful, oddly-
shaped flowers, which are exceptionally desirable for
vases and general decorative purposes.

Extra Choice Mixed. Pkt. 100 5 pkts. 400

ASTERS

The Aster ranks as one of the most important and
popular of Summer and Autumn-flowering plants.
It is a half-hardy annual, grows from 1 to 2 feet
high, is easy to cultivate and produces flowers in a
variety of charming colors. For September and
October blooming, seed should be sown in May.
For early flowering, sow in March or April in hotbed
or coldframe, transplanting the seedlings to their
permanent quarters when 2 or 3 inches high.
American Branching. The plant is strong and
of branching habit and the large, graceful flowers
are borne on long stems. Choice mixed pkt. 150
5 pkts. 600

Heart of France. A beautiful deep red aster and
very popular. Pkt. 250 3 pkts. $1.00.

Queen of the Market. An early-flowering va¬
riety of branching habit. The good-sized flowers,
borne on long stems, are very valuable for cutting.
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 150 5 pkts. 600
Choice Tall Mixed. Best varieties. Pkt. 150
5 pkts. 600

Comet. The Comets constitute a really handsome
section of the Aster family. They make a grand
show in the garden and are of even more value for
cut flowers, with their long, wavy, twisted petals,
gracefully formed into half globes, resembling
Japanese Chrysanthemums. Height, 12 to 15
inches. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 150,5 pkts. 600

Truffaut’s Peony-flowered Perfection. A mag¬
nificent class, growing from 18 inches to 2J^ feet
high, and producing on long stems immense,
globe-shaped flowers, with petals incurved like
those of the Peony. Mixed. Pkt. 150 5 pkts. 600
Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Grows 10 to
12 inches high, bearing large and exceedingly
beautiful Chrysanthemum-like flowers.

Mixed. Pkt. 150 5 pkts. 600

BACHELOR’S BUTTON
(Centaurea or Cornflower)

A hardy annual, easily grown. Always admired
by flower lovers and to be found in most old-
fashioned gardens. Sow the seed early in Spring
where it is to flower, and thin to 3 or 4 inches.
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 100 5 pkts. 400

BALSAM. Lady Slipper

The Balsam is a tender annual growing 1 8 inches
to 2 feet high. It is easy to cultivate and when
grown in fairly rich soil will bear masses of beautiful
flowers in great profusion.

Best Double Mixed. Pkt. 50 5 pkts. 200
Beilis Perennis. (See Daisy)

CALENDULA

{Pot Marigold.)

Extra hardy annual. One foot.

A splendid annual for all purposes, flowering
freely throughout Summer and Fall. The large
bright yellow and orange colored flowers are always
attractive and last well when cut.

Sow thinly in any good garden soil and thin out
or transplant to one foot apart. For early bloom¬
ing start the seed indoors, and transplant in garden
when weather is suitable.

Finest Double Mixed. Pkt. 100 5 pkts. 400

Queen of the Market Aster

Flowers greatly improve the home.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Comet Aster

CALLIOPSIS

One of the showiest of garden annuals and of easy
culture. It blooms all Summer, and the flowers,
ranging in color through yellow, golden and crimson,
are excellent for cutting. Sow in the open ground
in Spring, and give the plants plenty of space
to spread.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 100, 5 pkts. 40^.

CANDYTUFT. Iberis

This hardy annual is grown almost everywhere
and is valued for its extremely pretty flowers, which
are very freely produced. It is recommended for
bedding or edging and is also deemed indispensable
for cutting. Of easy culture and grows 10 to 12
inches high.

Giant Hyacinth-flowered. White. Pkt. 1 00,
5 pkts. 40?L

CALIFORNIA POPPY

(See Eschscholtzid)

CARNATIONS

No flower garden is complete without a generous
planting of Carnations, which never fail to make a
splendid display of blooms and surpassing richness
and variety of coloring. The seed should be sown
in a hotbed early in the year and transplanted.

Marguerite Carnations. These half hardy An¬
nuals flower profusely during Summer and Fall
from seed sown in the Spring. They bear an
abundance of beautiful flowers of various colors
and make a brilliant show in the open garden.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 150, 5 pkts. 60^.

CANTERBURY BELLS

A hardy biennial, blooming the second year from
seed or first year if sown early. Bell shaped flowers.
White, purple and red colors.

Choice Single Mixed. Pkt. 100, 5 pkts. 40^.

CASTOR OIL PLANT (See Ricinus )

CENT AURE A (See Bachelor’s Button )

COLUMBINE (Aquilegia)

A beautiful hardy perennial about 2 feet high
and will do well in partial shady places, blooms in
late spring and early summer. The flowers are
brilliant and in various colors and very attractive.
Sow in boxes or beds in Spring or Summer and trans¬
plant in good soil one foot apart.

Finest Double Mixed. Pkt. 1 00, 5 pkts. 40^.

CONVOLVULUS (See Morning Glory)
COSMOS

For cutting purposes the Cosmos is one of the
finest half hardy Annual flowers grown. It is a
favorite Autumn, blooming plant and a prolific
bearer of exquisite blossoms in white, crimson and
pink, which with the feathery foliage are splendidly
adapted for house decoration when other flowers
are not plentiful. Sow the seed in early Spring in
open ground, or under glass and afterwards trans¬
plant. Pinching the plant tops when about 18
inches high induces a bushy growth.

Choice Mixed Early Flowering Varieties. Pkt.

10^, 5 pkts. 40^.

CYPRESS VINE

Half hardy rapid grown Annual Vine with a
beautiful feathery dark-green foliage and abundance
of scarlet and white star shaped flowers. Particu¬
larly useful for trellis and veranda decorations.

Pkt. 50, 5 pkts. 200.

Columbine

Look °Ver your flower seeds and see if you have a good supply.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Gaillardia

DIANTHUS. Pinks

The Dianthus, or Pink, is a hardy annual too well
known to need much description or commendation.
It is one of the oldest of garden favorites and pro¬
duces flowers which for brilliancy and diversity of
coloring are unrivaled. It thrives best in a sunny
location.

Splendid Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40^.

DIANTHUS BARBATUS

(See Sweet William )

DIGITALIS. Foxglove

These perennial flowers succeed in any mod¬
erately rich soil, and with their long, stately
spikes of bell-shaped flowers of various hues pro¬
duce a striking effect wherever planted. They
revel in either sunny or partially shaded positions
and are at their best during June and July.

Choice Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40fb

ESCHSCHOLTZIA

Hardy annual. Height one foot. (California Poppy)

A beautiful free flowering plant, blooming profuse¬
ly from early Summer until frost. If sown in the
fall it will bloom from Spring until Fall. The
glacous green finely cut foliage forms a splendid
background for the large poppy-like flowers, which
range in color from creamy white through shades of
yellow and rose to reddish orange.

Sow thinly in early Spring 34 inch and thin out to
6 to 8 inches apart. Sow where plants are wanted
to bloom, as they do not transplant well.

Finest Mixed. Pkt 10j£, 5 pkts. 40 j L

FLOSS FLOWER (See Ageratum )

FORGET-ME-NOT. Myosotis

This lovely little favorite will flourish in almost
any soil, but prefers a moist, shady location. A
free-blooming, hardy perennial which makes an
effective flower-bed border and will often bloom the
first year if planted early.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10j£, 5 pkts. 40^.

FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis)

FOUR O ’CLOCKS (See Marcel of Peru)

GAILLARDIA

A very showy hardy annual garden plant bloom¬
ing freely in Summer and Autumn. A great border
plant, the brilliant, scarlet and yellow flowers,
blended and shaded make a great showing and used
extensively for cut flowers. Sow early and thin
to about 9 inches.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40^.

GYPSOPHILA. Baby’s Breath

A graceful border and rock perennial plant bear¬
ing profusely small misty-white flowers with strong
stems used quite extensively for cut flowers. Pkt.
5p, 5 pkts.|20c.

HELIANTHUS (See Sunflower)

HELIOTROPE

A half-hardy perennial growing about 1 foot high,
and held in high favor on account of its delightful
fragrance. Grows well in both conservatory and
open garden.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15^, 5 pkts. 60^.

HOLLYHOCK

One of the oldest inhabitants of the garden, bear¬
ing long, majestic spikes of beautiful flowers. Es¬
pecially effective in masses, among shrubbery, or
forming a background for other flowers. A hardy
perennial of vigorous growth, reaching a height of
6 to 8 feet. Sow any time in early Spring to Mid¬
summer.

Finest Double Mixed. Pkt. 15^, 5 pkts. 60^.

Dianthus

May we mail catalogs to your friends that require seeds. Send us their addresses please.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

ground work, while the Dwarf or French sorts are
most admired when set out in borders.

Eldorado (Tall). Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 0ff. 5 pkts.

40L

Dwarf, Gold-Striped. Pkt. 1 Off. 5 pkts. 40^.

POT MARIGOLD ( See Calendula)

Helichrysum

HELICHRYSUM

( Straw Flower)

Hardy annual. Height 23^ feet.

The most popular “Everlasting.” Succeeding
in any good garden soil and producing throughout
the late Summer large handsome double flowers
in a great variety of colors. Much prized for Winter
bouquets. Cut just before the yellow center of
the flower is exposed and dry in a cool airy place.

Sow one-eighth inch deep in fine soil under glass
in early Spring or later in the open. Thin out or
transplant 12 inches apart.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c., 5 pkts. 40c.

KOCHIA. Burning Bush or Summer
Cypress

A very ornamental hardy annual bush. It grows
quickly soon forming a symmetrical bush of beauti¬
ful green foliage which turns to rich red in Autumn
and grown either singly or in groups or hedges is
very attractive. Pkt. 5^, 5 pkts. 20<^.

LARKSPUR

( Delphinium )

There are two kinds of Larkspur. The Annual
and the Perennial Larkspur.

Annual Larkspur. A hardy annual plant that
grows 1 3^ to 2 feet high and produces abun¬
dance of flowers in colors and easy to cultivate.
Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40^.
Perennial Larkspur. This variety grows taller
than the annual and the flowers and foliage are
very attractive. Very often a second crop of
flowers will be produced in same season if the
plants are kept well watered and the flowers
picked. The seed is hard to germinate and
should be sown under glass and kept moist and
warm, transplant when plants are large enough.
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15^, 5 pkts. 60^.

LUPINUS

An excellent hardy annual border plant. The
tall spike flowers are also extensively used as cut
flowers and the foliage is very ornamental. Sow
in Spring or Summer and thin or transplant to
about 18 inches apart.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5j£, 5 pkts. 20^.

MARIGOLDS

Extremely attractive, free-blooming, hardy an¬
nuals, of easy culture, and recommended where a
magnificent display is desired during the Summer
and Autumn months. The flowers are of various
shades of yellow and brown. The tall or African
varieties are valuable for large bedding or back-

Lupinus

I BERI S (See Candytuft )
LADY SLIPPER (SteBalsam)

Hollyhock

Children are often fond of flowers. Keep them interested in them.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Marigold

MARVEL OF PERU, OR FOUR
O’CLOCKS. Mirabilis

An elegant Summer-blooming, hardy annual
growing 12 to 18 inches high and bearing a profu¬
sion of brilliant flowers, which appear in the after¬
noon. Sow seed in the open and thin to 1 foot.
Does well in any soil.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5j£, 5 pkts. 20fb

MIGNONETTE. Reseda

Mignonette is a charming and immensely popular
hardy annual, producing spikes closely set with
flowers of sweet and delicate fragrance. Seeds sown
in April and again in July will keep up a succes¬
sion of flowers through the Summer and Autumn.
Grows 6 to 12 inches high, and is very desirable
for potting, bedding or bordering.

Large-flowering. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40*5.

Machet. A compact growing variety with medium
long spikes of yellow blossoms. Fine selected
stock. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40^.

MIRABILIS (See Marvel of Peru)

MORNING GLORY. Convolvulus

One of the most beautiful annual rapid growing
climbers in cultivation, carrying flowers of sur¬
passing beauty and delicacy of coloring. To
accelerate germination the seed may be soaked in
tepid water for about an hour. There is no diffi-
cidty in cultivation, and the vines grow to a
length of 1 0 to 15 feet.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5ff, 5 pkts. 20p.

MOURNING BRIDE (See Scabiosa)

M YO SO T I S (See Forget-Me-Not )
NIGELLA — Love in a Mist

A hardy annual plant with finely cut foliage
and handsome showy flowers. It grows about 18
inches high and is used chiefly as a bedding and
border plant.

It is also called Devil in a Bush, Fennel Flower
and Cumin. Pkt. 5j£, 5 pkts. 20^.

Nasturtiums

NASTURTIUMS

Free-flowering, tender annuals of general excel¬
lence and of easy culture. If planted in fairly rich
soil they grow luxuriantly until frost and bear an
endless profusion of blooms of the most charming
colors. The cut flowers are particularly effective
for table decoration. Tall Nasturtiums are espe¬
cially useful for covering trellises, verandas, rock-
work, etc., while the Tom Thumb or dwarf varieties,
many with variegated foliage, are extremely effec¬
tive in flower beds or borders.

Tall. Finest Mixed Colors. Oz. I Off, K lb. 35^.
lb. $1.00.

Dwarf. Finest Mixed Colors. Oz. 10j£, %\b. 35 jf,
lb. $1.00.

Work among flowers is a pleasure and a healthy occupation.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD. CONN.

PAP AVER (See Poppy )

PANSY

The Pansy, a half-hardy perennial, is a general
favorite among all flower lovers, and very few
gardens are seen without a showing of its exquisite
blooms. Best results are obtained in a rich, loamy
soil and a partially shaded, cool and moist situation.
The plants may be Wintered by giving a protection
of leaves or hay. The seed can be sown in early
Spring for Fall blossoms but better results are
obtained by sowing in Autumn and protecting
through the Winter. For a continuous supply it
is advisable to start a new bed each year.

Trimardeau Mixture. A superior strain of
vigorous growth, producing enormous flowers of
great beauty. Pkt. 15j£, 5 pkts. 60^.

Large French Strain Mixture. A unique type,
with magnificent flowers, many of them beauti¬
fully variegated. Pkt. 15^,5 pkts. 60^.

Superb Mixture (Pansy) . An assortment of the best
large-flowered varieties, grown separately and
carefully blended. Pkt. 15^, 5 pkts. 60

Mignonette

PETUNIA

These half hardy plants are produced in numerous
varieties, in great quantity, flowers of surpassing
beauty, and are valued for use in beds, borders,
massing, window-boxes, vases and baskets. Easily
cultivated in good soil and a sunny position and
display a mass of bloom throughout the season.
Sow in box or flower pot and transplant later.
Extra Choice Single Mixed. Pkt. 1 5^, 5 pkts. 60^.

PHLOX. Drummondii Grandiflora

A beautiful hardy annual, which for beds and
massing purposes is unexcelled. It certainly
merits a place in every garden. Enormous trusses
of flowers are produced in wide range of colors.
Sow seed in early Spring, and thin sufficiently to
avoid overcrowding.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10jf, 5 pkts. 40^.

POPPY. Papaver

For beauty, delicacy and variety of coloring, this
exceedingly popular hardy annual is very desirable.
Both single and double varieties make gorgeous
shows during their flowering period, and are in¬
valuable for beds and borders. Sow seed in open
ground where plants are to remain and thin to 6
to 10 inches.

The Shirley. Mixed. Large, single flower. Pkt.

5i, 5 pkts. 20^.

RESEDA. (See Mignonette)

RICINUS. Castor Oil Plant

A tender annual of luxuriant and quick growth,
attaining a height of 6 to 10 feet. With its pic¬
turesque, palm-like foliage, it produces a distinctly
sub-tropical effect. Much used for lawns and
centers of foliage beds. Pkt. 5^, 5 pkts. 20f£.

Petunia

Plenty of flowers help to make a better home.

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO., SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

Salpiglossis

ScabioM

SALPIGLOSSIS

This is one of the most beautiful and highly
prized half-hardy annuals. It is easily grown and
bears pretty, funnel-shaped flowers in many rich
shades of color from early Summer until late Au¬
tumn. Revels in a light, rich soil. Sow seed early
and transplant or thin to 6 to 8 inches.

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10^, 5 pkts. 40^.

SALVIA. Scarlet Sage

An elegant Summer and Fall-flowering bedding
plant, with long spikes of brilliant scarlet; blooms
from July until frost. Seed should be started early
indoors and the young plants transferred to the
open ground after all danger of frost is over. Seed
hard to germinate. Sow thickly under glass and
keep warm and moist.

Splendens. Bright scarlet. Pkt. 15^,5 pkts. 60ff.

SCABIOSA. Sweet Scabious
Mourning Bride

A handsome annual border plant, and no garden
is complete without it. Attaining a height of 2^
feet, it commences to bloom the latter part of June
and continues to bear exquisite flowers on long
stems until frost.

Tall Mixed German Double. Pkt. 5«f, 5 pkts.

SCARLET SAGE (See Salvia)
SUNFLOWER. Helianthus

This well-known hardy annual grows 6 to 8 feet
high and produces immense yellow flowers which
are very effective. The flower seeds are considered
excellent food for poultry.

Mammoth Russian. Oz. 5^. lb. 15^, lb. 25ff

SWEET PEAS

This is a very popular flower and you might
say in a class by itself. It is a hardy annual climber
and easy to cultivate and when grown under
favorable conditions will produce abundance of
bright and very fragrant flowers in various colors.
As the vines grow 3 to 6 feet high they need some
kind of support, brush and wire are generally used.
Sometimes they are grown beside fences and buildings
which support them.

The seed should be sown as early in the Spring
as the soil can be worked, forcing the young plants
as much as possible to get ahead of the hot weather.
Sow in drills 5 or 6 inches deep and cover the seed
about an inch, working the soil up to the plants
as they grow until even with the surface. See that
they have plenty of water and cultivate frequently.

The Grandiflora or common types are practically
gone out of date and we only list them in a mixture.

The Spencer and Wavy types we list a few of
the leading varieties in assorted colors as well as
in a mixture.

Let us supply you with choice flower seeds.

ORDER SHEET

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.

Gentlemen:

South Wethersfield, Conn.

19....

Please send the following goods as soon as possible, prefer shipment
by . If you pay transportation charges, use own judgment in shipping.

Parcel Post, Express or Freight

Amount of Order $

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if any. See inside cov- I $
er for cash discount. /

Insurance

Total Am’t enclosec
Enclosed please find

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Often Express & Freight Stations are different address than Post Office. Please fill out above.
Please write plainly to avoid mistakes and keep copy of order for reference.

In common with other reliable Seedsmen, we sell our goods subject to disclaimer as adopted by the American Seed Trade
Association, as follows: Thos. Griswold & Co. give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or
an> other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants we send out and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the pur¬
chaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned.

Express Money Order $ . . . .

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Cash $ . . . .

If goods are to be insured ei
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NOTE — We stand postage or 1
portation charges on orders at
log prices but only when ft
mittance accompanies the ord
serving the right to ship as we
best. If for any reason we ar
able to fill order in part or ii
money will be refunded.

Thos. Griswold <

Quantity

Varieties

Price

Cts.

Quantity

Varieties

Amount brought forward

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.. SOUTH WETHERSFIELD, CONN.

SALPIGLOSSIS

Choice Mixed. Pkt. 1 0^, 5 pkts. 40^.

SALVIA. Scarlet Sage

Splendens. Bright scarlet. Pkt. 15^,5 pkts. 60fh

SCABIOSA. Sweet Scabious
Mourning Bride

Tall Mixed German Double. Pkt. 5 d, 5 pkts.

200.

SCARLET SAGE (See Salvia )
SUNFLOWER. Helianthus

This well-known hardy annual grows 6 to 8 feet
high and produces immense yellow flowers which
are very effective. The flower seeds are considered
excellent food for poultry.

Mammoth Russian. Oz. 5^, lb. 15^, lb. 25 0

SWEET PEAS

The Grandiflora or common types are practically
gone out of date and we only list them in a mixture.

The Spencer and Wavy types we list a few of
the leading varieties in assorted colors as well as
in a mixture.

Salpiglossis

ScabioM

Let us supply you with choice flower seeds.

ORDER SHEET

THOS. GRISWOLD & CO.

South Wethersfield. Conn., . 19....

$ .

Please send the following goods as soon as possible, prefer shipment

Total Ain't enclosed $ .

^ P«.C^ o, F-tt » y°U Pay transP°rtatlon charges, use own judgment m shrppmg.

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Post Office Address Street AddreSS .

Ejpla<Mo^y Order $ .

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Check or Draft $ .

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County . State .

Cash $

If shipped by Express send to .

If shipped by Freight send to . . T°"° .

NOTE— We stand postage or trans-

Often Express & Freight Stations are different address than Post Office!°“piease fill ou/above.

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Avalanche

Oz.

Mlb.

Lb.

Fine pure white

$0.25

$0.75

$2.50

Gleneagle

Light blue

.20

.60

2.00

Idyl

Salmon pink

.25

.75

2.50

Mary Pickford

Cream-pink

.20

.60

2.00

Mrs. Tom Jones

Bright delphinium blue

.20

.60

2.00

Olymphia

Rich purple

.20

.60

2.00

Pinkie

Deep rich pink

.25

.75

2.50

Powerscourt

Pure lavender

.20

.60

2.00

Supreme

Exquisite pink

.20

.60

2.00

Sybil Henshaw

Crimson lake

.20

.60

2.00

What Joy

Deep rich crimson

.20

.60

2.00

Youth

White edged rosy pink

.20

.60

2.00

Giant Double Mixed Zinnia

Sweet Pea«

Choice Spencer Mixture. Oz. 20i, M lb. 50<l,
lb. $1.50.

Finest Mixed. (Grandiflora or Common Type.)
Oz. 10*f, y± lb. 25*f. lb. V5i.

SWEET WILLIAM. Dianthus Barbatus

Long regarded as one of the finest of hardy peren¬
nials, the popular Sweet William is most effective
when used in the old-fashioned bed or border; it is
also very desirable for cutting. The plant is easily
grown and a plentiful supply of rich and varied
blooms come the second year from seed.

Double Finest Mixed. Pkt. !0fh 5 pkts. 40fL

VERBENA

A half-hardy trailing perennial Gf easy culture.
Strongly recommended for beds, borders, vases or
window-boxes, on account of its neat foliage and
great profusion of flowers.

Henderson’s Mammoth. Finest Mixed. Pkt.

1 5ff, 5 pkts. 60*L

ZINNIA. Youth and Old Age

The Zinnia is one of the most satisfactory and
attractive hardy annuals and occupies a prominent
place in many flower gardens. The plants are easily
grown from seed and to admit of proper development
they should be transplanted 8 to 10 inches apart.
They come into flower early and continue making
a grand display of gorgeous blooms in beds and
borders until smitten by hard frost.

Giant Double Mixed. Pkt. 1 0ff, 5 pkts. 40^.

If goods are to be insured enclose lOj extra for insurance.

South Wethersfield

Conn.

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